Sebring, Highlands County

FADED BISTRO AND BEER GARDEN

420 N RIDGEWOOD DR, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 Intermediate
Feb 27, 2026
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

16-37-1

Detail 24403514

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips kit for 3-compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 24403510

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand wash sink in the bar area, employee replaced. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24403515

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and a cell phone on cutting boards in food preparation area, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24403511

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff area with water in between and not air drying properly. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24403517

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 24403516

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on the floor in dry storage area, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24403512

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on shelves and floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24403513

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

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 24021951

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed two cartons of raw hard shell eggs over bagged shredded cheese in the walk in cooler, operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24021950

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli turkey (53F - Cold Holding); Deli ham (51F - Cold Holding); Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Steak filet (53F - Cold Holding) Operator stated has been in prep table and reach in cooler an hour, operator put the food on ice to bring down to correct temperature and put the food in the reach in cooler in the walk in cooler to bring down he temperature. Corrective Action Taken

31B-06-4

Detail 24021945

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed could not dispense soap at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.

22-20-5

Detail 24021944

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black and pink like substance on the guard in the ice machine, employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24021946

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a speaker on plates in food preparation area, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24021948

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard.

24-08-4

Detail 24021943

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of glasses in wait station, not properly air drying.

08B-38-4

Detail 24021947

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three containers of oil on the floor in the kitchen, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24021952

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer in front of door and on shelves. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24021949

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on the handle of oven in kitchen, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

May 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 23789707

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23789709

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in freezer on the exterior of packaged food, shelves and the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 23789708

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: Time Extended

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23776246

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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23776245

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area and next to the cook line. Chef removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23776244

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23776242

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line torn. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23776243

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in freezer on the exterior of packaged food, shelves and the floor. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 23776241

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped foil lining the pot and pan shelf in the back areas. Chef removed the foil. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-50-4

Detail 23776240

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. Warning

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 23550441

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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23550443

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the inside drop tray of the ice machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 23550438

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on the prep table. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23550440

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the back kitchen and under the oven. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23550439

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the auto closer on the back door missing.

14-20-4

Detail 23550442

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed foil covering many metro shelves in the kitchen that was not changed out daily or when soiled.

Feb 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03D-01-5

Detail 22639700

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed quiche pulled from oven at 1120am found at quiche (76F - Cooling) at 220 pm. Allowing 1 hour from cook temp to 135F . Correction by putting items in freezer for 15 min to quickly cool below 70F. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 22639701

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened twist off coke bottle and a twist off water bottle stored in silverware holder with silverware at warewash drying area. Manager removed.

08B-38-4

Detail 22639699

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cornmeal stored on floor at dry storage closet with broken non intact lid and employee shoes stored on top. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

16-04-4

Detail 22639698

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no space for air drying the amount of dishes that the establishment uses. Manager states that they dry dishes with a towel.. all dishes must be placed in a way after washing that air circulation dries the dishes before stacking or placing for use.

25-22-4

Detail 22639702

Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed large box of plastic wrap stored under paper towel dispenser at kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22639697

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bread in freezer opened and not recovered.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22419234

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (61F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (63F - Cold Holding); bacon jam (63F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (65F - Cold Holding) stored on counter during rush period. Manager stated not on counter more than 1 hour and replaced in cooler to quickly recook to 41F within 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken

35A-13-4

Detail 22419236

Intermediate - Dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Operator states it is a service animal per guest.

13-04-4

Detail 22419235

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks on cookline with no beard guard. Manager had employees add. And wash hands.

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 21874456

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat foods in reachin cooler at cookline. Cook moved fish over raw burger. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21874458

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker is installed before the splitter.

11-27-4

Detail 21874455

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 emailed form to operator at inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21874463

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed rice and soup from 3 days ago with no date marks. Operator had employee date foods. Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 21874457

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack at back cookline prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21874460

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of flour and bread crumbs stored on floor at dry storage.

10-20-4

Detail 21874459

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 21874461

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old black residue buildup on handsink at bar area. Observed slimy buildup inside soda gun holster at bar.

02D-01-5

Detail 21874462

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and breadcrumbs with no common name label in dry storage.

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-14-7

Detail 21711648

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. Observed outdoor bar added at establishment DBA The Backyard. Bar has tiki top, full bar with 3bay glass wash,handsink with hot and cold water. Ice bin for serving drinks. Also handmade outdoor pizza oven of brick and clay under tin shed type cover. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Plan submitted not yet approved. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21711649

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Time Extended

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21574821

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes salad (46F - Cold Holding) Observed foods stored on floor of reachin cooler at cookline not at 41F or colder. Foods moved from floor contact to other cooler to quickly recook to z41F within 4 hours.

41-10-4

Detail 21574826

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pesticide on shelf beside cup lids in dry storage barn.

03D-15-4

Detail 21574824

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed potatoes in deep container in reachin at 107F after 1.5 hours. Moved to shallow pan and put in cooler to quickly cool to 41F .

51-14-7

Detail 21574829

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. Observed outdoor bar added at establishment DBA The Backyard. Bar has tiki top, full bar with 3bay glass wash,handsink with hot and cold water. Ice bin for serving drinks. Also handmade outdoor pizza oven of brick and clay under tin shed type cover.

35A-01-4

Detail 21574822

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed stray cat at outdoor garden/ dining area. Cat took off when he noticed me looking at him.

02D-02-4

Detail 21574825

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Jarred honey with only phone number.

14-09-4

Detail 21574828

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-07-4

Detail 21574823

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-04-4

Detail 21574820

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-69-4

Detail 21574827

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Jun 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 21118490

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beer cheese soup (45F - Cooling); yellow rice (48F - Cooling); bacon jam (65F - Cooling) . Observed these foods on cooler at back storage cooked the day before not at 41F at time of inspection. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21118489

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21118492

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Not cooled from 135F to 41F within 6 hours. beer cheese soup (45F - Cooling); yellow rice (48F - Cooling); bacon jam (65F - Cooling) discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21118495

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beer cheese soup hot held at 128F. Parts of soup were above 135F.Stirred to promoate even heating. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 21118494

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.cooling in large plastic containers with lids on tight. Chef will reevaluate cooling procedure and temp foods during cooling process. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21118491

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-11-4

Detail 21118493

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several cooler doors with handles broken and not easily cleanable. Observed food debris in broken openings.

05-09-4

Detail 21118488

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front prep area.

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21051629

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House made dressing at 51F out less than 30 minutes operator moved inside cooler. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21051632

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed used pans and strainers stacked on handsink at 3 bay warewash area. manager removed. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21051631

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Chef removed to safe location. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21051627

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster slimy at bar. Manager put on list for tonight's cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 21051630

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At bar. Manager put on list for tonight's cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

08B-54-4

Detail 21051628

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed splash over area used for food prep cooling food stored at site. Needs splash guard at hand sink back of kitchen.