ZACKS BBQ & PIZZA SEBRING
5367 US 27 S STE C
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on the reach in cooler in the front area. Observed a reach in warmer in the back of kitchen with black tape on the front.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler not smooth or durable.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice build up.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler in front of kitchen.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of chicken wings on a bakers rack, uncovered in the kitchen, owner covered. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked spaghetti noodles in the walk in cooler without date marked. Owner stated they were made yesterday.
- 27-01-4:Intermediate - Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. Observed one of the hand washing sinks in the back of kitchen next to reach in freezer not working, owner stated turned off water due to leak.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding) prepared yesterday per operator . Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pizza not properly protected. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding) prepared yesterday per operator . Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employees sign forms. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Operator obtained form, and will fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned knives stored in dirty knife rack.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook observed with no beard gaurd.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of unwashed onions and unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked pasta in walk-in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45F - Cold Holding); meatballs (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front cooler. Operator lidded pans to quickly cool to 41F within 4hours.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom doors are not self closing in dining area. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease buildup between wall and fryer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris and grease buildup on oven burners and fryer.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed unwrapped single service items not inverted at storage area. Box of Clean linens stored on floor. Operator inverted single service and placed linen box on shelf.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food splatter on wall over reachin cooler and prep table at kitchen.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed front counter display case thermostat reading 50F. tiramisu (56F - Cold Holding); 11ea cream cheese pumpkin cake 6ea (56F - Cold Holding); key lime 1ea (50F - Cold Holding); pumpkin roll 4ea (57F - Cold Holding) see stop sale.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac n cheese (120F - Hot Holding); chili (120F - Hot Holding) operator stated he turned it down 1.5 hours ago. Voluntarily discarded.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved to front no handsink available. Handsink moved from pizza make area added beside 3 bay sink. No mop sink. Smoker not on plans.Operator states he is in process of getting his plan on and has spoken to plan review. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: At callback observed potatoes and potatoe slicer mounted to wall in dry storage room.no handsink available. No handsink at pizza make station. Only one handsink at back of kitchen at establishment. No plan finalized due to no response from establishment on letter of deficiencies from plan review dated 1/19/23 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: At callback plan does not fully show all aspects of business. Observed 3 bay sink added to storage area, outdoor barbecue area is not reflected in plan. Dry storage area not shown as such on plan that was approved by plan review June 2023. referred back to Plan Review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved to front no handsink available. Handsink moved from pizza make area added beside 3 bay sink. No mop sink. Smoker not on plans.Operator states he is in process of getting his plan on and has spoken to plan review. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: At callback observed potatoes and potatoe slicer mounted to wall in dry storage room.no handsink available. No handsink at pizza make station. Only one handsink at back of kitchen at establishment. No plan finalized due to no response from establishment on letter of deficiencies from plan review dated 1/19/23 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: At callback plan does not fully show all aspects of business. Observed 3 bay sink added to storage area, outdoor barbecue area is not reflected in plan. Dry storage area not shown as such on plan that was approved by plan review June 2023. referred back to Plan Review. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).