Avon Park, Highlands County

FAMOUS FLAMES

423 E CORNELL ST, Avon Park, FL 33825

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
May 21, 2026
City
Avon Park
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 24588399

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a bag of shredded pork and a bag of chicken in the reach in cooler made onsite with no date mark, owner date marked. Corrected On-Site

16-43-4

Detail 24588398

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed chlorine testing strips expired from 2022.

50-09-4

Detail 24588397

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-11-4

Detail 24588400

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors not smooth or durable in back dry storage area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24588401

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in two reach in freezer in back storage area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24588396

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on floor and in between equipment in the kitchen.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-11-4

Detail 24291013

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in back storage building not smooth or durable, there is plywood under the reach in cooler and reach in freezers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24291014

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed two reach in freezers with ice buildup up in them out in the back storage building. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Time Extended

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-05-5

Detail 24157900

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All staff is expired, C. Fair 1/29/2025, J. Wheeler 1-29-2025 and D. Brown 1-29-2025. Warning

32-05-4

Detail 24157899

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the door handle to the bathroom is loose and the door is not self closing. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 24157897

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in back storage building not smooth or durable, there is plywood under the reach in cooler and reach in freezers. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24157898

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed two reach in freezers with ice buildup up in them out in the back storage building. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24157896

Basic - Open dumpster lid, employee closed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-20-4

Detail 24157895

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on two of the shelves tin foil is torn in the kitchen. Warning

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-51-4

Detail 23553687

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed siding on storage area building damaged from hurricane. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23553686

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen leaning and in poor condition. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23553688

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in storage area not smooth or durable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 15Total: 21

01B-01-4

Detail 23404657

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed several dented cans and one open can in storage area behind kitchen, operator will discard. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 23404651

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen ribs in a black trash bag. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23404662

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23404653

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a hole in the wall close to floor with 15 rodent droppings, by the spice rack. Observed two rodent droppings underneath prep table by fryer. Operator cleaned and sanitized area and has filled in hole with foam. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23404659

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. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23404645

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink located by the bathroom, no hot water. Warning

36-51-4

Detail 23404655

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed siding on storage area building damaged from hurricane. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23404663

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in storage area behind kitchen and bathroom next to dining area damaged and falling in. Observed ceiling tile over table in dining area not smooth. Warning

33-12-4

Detail 23404661

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23404660

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, on shelf and jackets located on shelf, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23404644

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook and other employee without hair restraints on. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23404643

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen leaning and in poor condition. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 23404648

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in storage area not smooth or durable. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23404652

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall down by floor by spice rack, operator filled with foam. Corrected On-Site Warning

38-01-4

Detail 23404646

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in storage area not working behind kitchen. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23404658

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign on back sink by back door. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 23404647

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23404654

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 23404656

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons upright on shelve above three compartment sink, operator turn them down. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23404649

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops outside not in upright position. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23404650

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers on shelve with no labels on them, employee labeled them. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 18

01B-01-4

Detail 23405059

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed several dented cans and one open can in storage area behind kitchen, operator will discard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

14-31-5

Detail 23405046

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen ribs in a black trash bag. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

50-17-3

Detail 23405055

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23405052

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 23405054

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink located by the bathroom, no hot water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

36-51-4

Detail 23405048

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed siding on storage area building damaged from hurricane. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23405047

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in storage area behind kitchen and bathroom next to dining area damaged and falling in. Observed ceiling tile over table in dining area not smooth. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

33-12-4

Detail 23405045

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 23405057

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook and other employee without hair restraints on. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23405043

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen leaning and in poor condition. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23405053

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in storage area not smooth or durable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 23405058

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in storage area not working behind kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23405042

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign on back sink by back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 23405056

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 23405049

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

24-18-4

Detail 23405050

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons upright on shelve above three compartment sink, operator turn them down. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 23405044

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops outside not in upright position. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 23405051

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers on shelve with no labels on them, employee labeled them. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-11-5

Detail 23553509

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in building behind kitchen leaning and poor condition. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 23553507

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in the building behind the kitchen not durable near the reach in freezers. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23553510

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in two reach in freezers in the building behind the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23553506

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler under prep table in kitchen.

25-05-4

Detail 23553508

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed three cases of 3 compartment trays on the floor in the building behind kitchen, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22664235

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old food debris on blade. Operator washed and sanitized.

36-73-4

Detail 22664238

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old grease under cookline equipment.

05-09-4

Detail 22664237

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed warmer with no thermometer

02D-01-5

Detail 22664236

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of white and brown sugar with no common name label.

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22397193

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. Inspector provided handout at inspection. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22397194

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed seasoned chicken in closed lidded bucket floating in cool water in sink to thaw.

11-26-1

Detail 22397196

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. Inspector provided handout at inspection employees signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22397192

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

51-13-4

Detail 22397197

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 22397195

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed storage area with multiple amounts of unused equipment and items not used which cause unnecessary clutter and make it impossible to properly clean storage area where food is stored floors to walls.

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 21786836

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unopened package of ant bait stored over prep area. Employee placed at chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21786835

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

25-06-4

Detail 21786833

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum pans not stored inverted. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site

14-55-4

Detail 21786834

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed wooden knife block in use.

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

03D-01-5

Detail 21498423

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beans see stop sale. beans (91F - Cooling) for 3 hours Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21498427

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw wings (51F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding); rice (63F - Cooling); brisket (61F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (55F - Cold Holding); rice (55F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding) above 41F for more than 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 21498424

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed beans wrapped tight and lidded. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21498425

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons stored food contact surface up at kitchen. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21498426

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Warning

Jun 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03D-15-4

Detail 21131462

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Rice at 120F in ziplock bag for about a half hour in Reachin Cooler. Operator removed, placed in metal pan, and placed back into refrigeration.

36-01-4

Detail 21131461

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup on floor under fryer.

36-17-5

Detail 21131464

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tile near triple sink in front of hand washing sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21131463

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and beans on floor in dry storage. Operator corrected by removing.

23-03-4

Detail 21131459

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

25-05-4

Detail 21131460

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on floor in storage area.

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

14-86-1

Detail 20974137

High Priority - Non-food grade plastic bags used in contact with food in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 20974138

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef and rice in reachin cooler not at 41F moved all TCS foods from cooler to another cold hold unit. Foods in unit less than one hour. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20974139

Basic - Food stored on floor.box of bbq sauce pan floor in dry storage moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20974140

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site