ISLAND VIEW
ISLAND VIEW maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in SEBRING. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: Yesterday · 8 reports on file
5223 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Florida, 33872
Sun 'n Lake of Sebring
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
4/15/2026· 1d ago
Visit ID: 13559334
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a soufflé cup with no handle in a container of fruit salad in reach in cooler on the cook line, operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine is not sanitizing properly at 0ppm, operator will be using 3-compartment sink till it can be serviced. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around walk in freezer door, operator stated work order is in. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitation solution on the floor on the cook line, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed case of hard shell eggs over a case of boiled hard eggs in walk in cooler, operator moved hard boiled eggs to different shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
10/24/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10923845
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on a shelve not air drying properly in the kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a container of seasoning in dry storage area, with handle in the seasoning, operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of albacore tuna, 2 cans of baked beans and 1 can of mandarin oranges in dry storage area, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup in the hand wash sink in kitchen, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
5/22/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10779658
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 containers without labels. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer blade guard and the standing mixer motor head soiled. Corrected On-Site
2/13/2025· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8779651
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sing at the left side cook line and bare hand sinks.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand sink.
4/17/2024· 1y 12mo ago
Visit ID: 8650433
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
4/10/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8650221
Follow-up Inspection Required7 high, 2 int, 11 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed carts of salad plates not nverted and stored open in kitchen side area. Observable debris on carts. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon 6 portions thawed 4/4 and still enclosed in packages. Chef discarded see stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed debris and water inside ice scoop holder at ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Chef removed from use Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed condiment cups on cookline in dirty containers. Observed single service hand towels and drink cup lids stored under chemicals in ice machine room. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of Panko in dry storage. Chef reclosed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar glass dish machine unable to properly dispense sanitizer. Chlorine at 25ppm. Must use 3 bay sink at bar or run through kitchen dish machine. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed black food debris on inside of soda gun at bar. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed ceviche made with wild caught mahi with no parasite destruction available. See stop sale. Chef was educated on parasite destruction regulations. Warning
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed open pan of raw pork over bottled and canned beer in walk-in cooker. Chef moved to proper location. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger stored over raw pork on walk-in cooler. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon 6 portions thawed 4/4 and still enclosed in packages. Chef discarded see stop sale. Warning
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Wild caught mahi ceviche. No parasite destruction. 1/4 cup. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning
2/19/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8506038
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 6 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cart of plates not inverted or covered at kitchen.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with goatee and no beard guard.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 bags of onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler, box of breads stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator had items put on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed glazes at cookline and container of nuts at prep area with no label. Operator had items labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (57F - Cold Holding) in container on wait prep line not at 41F or colder. Items on carafe that is meant to be frozen and hold foods cold. Food on line for 3 hours. Chef discarded.
9/21/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8378441
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 1 int, 13 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black growth. Chef put on schedule to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed rack of cleaned dishes with visible dust and debris beside walk in cooler. Chef referred all to dishwasher to reclean. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting board stored on floor at bar. Manager sent to dishwash. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Chef discarded fish voluntarily. Corrected On-Site
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at bar. Observed items stuck in drain pipe due to cover missing.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Salad prep cook engaged in making salads with no beard guard.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Salad prep cook with no hair restraint. Employee added hair cover. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flat top prep cooler at prep area unable to maintain foods at 41F or colder. Must not use to hold time temperature controlled for safety foods until able to maintain at 41F or colder.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use dry food scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed pan with old flour stored outside flour bin and not was observed ice scoop on dirty bin beside ice machine. Chef moved all to dishwash. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, two door flat prep top at prep area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 22-09-5:Basic - Scoop with dirty handle in pan at dry storage. Chef relocated to dishwash area. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat washed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Chef moved tomatoes to area for unwashed vegetables. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canned tuna Portico 4.6lbs.ea. Chef segregated and will send for refund. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cheese in walk-in cooler. Chef removed fish. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (48F - Cold Holding) chef states in cooler less than 4 hours. Moved butter to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed easily moveable food debris on cleaned slicer at prep area. Chef put on schedule to reclean before use. **Corrective Action Taken**