SEBRING, Highlands County

THE ALBATROSS

4800 HAW BRANCH RD, SEBRING, FL 33875

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Mar 31, 2026
City
SEBRING
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24481526

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pickles in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24481530

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roasted Prime Rib made on Saturday per operator, operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 24481529

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 24481527

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at cook line. Operator states they will order. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 24481528

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut broccoli florets not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 24210417

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. R. A Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Time Extended

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 24188566

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 5.5 pound can of artichoke hearts dented in dry storage. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-49-4

Detail 24188561

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: tested at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator called for service and set up triple sink to sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24188563

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pickles in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24188562

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. R. A Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24188564

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24188565

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at pizza station and cook line. Warning

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-04-6

Detail 23812622

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M.Rivera Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23812623

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for Chlorine or Quaternary. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 23812621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at storage . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Time Extended

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 23810331

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced turkey (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); Pasta (56F - Cold Holding); Demi glaze (56F - Cold Holding); Pulled pork (60F - Cold Holding); Cream (55F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service and discarded. Operator placed sign on reach in cooler and called for service. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23810334

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Sliced turkey (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); Pasta (56F - Cold Holding); Demi glaze (56F - Cold Holding); Pulled pork (60F - Cold Holding); Cream (55F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service and discarded. Operator placed sign on reach in cooler and called for service. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-04-6

Detail 23810336

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M.Rivera Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23810329

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for Chlorine or Quaternary. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 23810332

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bar keeper drinking from no lidded container. Operator was educated. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23810333

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris: behind ice machine area. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23810335

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at storage . Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23810330

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior soiled. Operator cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-10-4

Detail 23580727

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server touched nose and did not immediately wash hands. Server washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23580728

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: potato cutter. Operator will remove. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23580724

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23580722

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

06-09-1

Detail 23580723

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. Mahi at 35 F in walk in cooler and 41 F in reach in cooler operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 23580726

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.

14-11-5

Detail 23580725

Basic - Equipment in poor repair: reach in cooler door gasket torn.

02D-01-5

Detail 23580729

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from bulk in storage not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

09-01-4

Detail 22694428

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touched romaine and cut up for salad. Cook discarded salad. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22694422

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw salmon in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22694426

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime., large table top cutting board. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22694424

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/. Operator is in progress of expanding the restaurant and seating area:adding enclosed concrete block walls, widows and ceilings. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22694425

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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, new employee signed. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22694419

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22694420

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22694429

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at corner by manager office. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22694427

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

36-01-4

Detail 22694423

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in dry storage. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22694421

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor, dinner rolls in kitchen, flour and sugar in dry storage.. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22694430

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher. Warning

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 22324446

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three cans sauerkraut and one can artichoke dented on seam. Operator removed. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22324448

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 form Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 22324458

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 22324456

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22324457

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22324453

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. ahi (36F - Cold Holding); mahi-mahi (36F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22324452

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 22324450

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

13-07-4

Detail 22324447

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed jewelry. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22324451

Basic - Equipment in poor repair: gasket torn on walk in cooler.

05-09-4

Detail 22324445

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units along wall. Operator obtained ambient thermometers. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22324455

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: reach in freezer gasket soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 22324449

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust .

36-27-5

Detail 22324454

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Jun 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22084393

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat loaf over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator stored meat loaf correctly. Corrected On-Site

08B-01-4

Detail 22084389

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Hotdog carousel no sneeze guard. Operator placed temporary guard. Corrective Action Taken

53A-04-6

Detail 22084390

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ A. Busch A. Clouse

31A-11-4

Detail 22084392

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink. Operator was educated on proper disposal of waste ice. Ice was removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 22084387

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

16-21-4

Detail 22084394

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 22084391

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator obtained hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 22084395

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Operator has appointment to have areas sealed on 7/1-7/5. Corrective Action Taken

36-27-5

Detail 22084388

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Operator has appoint for 7/1-7/5 to repair. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 21681701

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. Operator obtained sign and posted. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21681704

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 all staff sign form. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21681706

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced ham prepared Saturday not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21681700

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk panko. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21681699

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. Operator secured. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21681707

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable: blue and green type.

24-19-4

Detail 21681708

Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at tables not protected.

16-46-4

Detail 21681705

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21681703

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21681702

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 21264822

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator removed from area. Corrected On-Site

36-51-4

Detail 21264824

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair, shelves at steam table in poor repair.

06-09-1

Detail 21264826

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. Operator removed mahi-mahi. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21264823

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-27-5

Detail 21264825

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher.

Mar 24, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-31-4

Detail 20953766

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment, shelves under prep sink.

22-20-5

Detail 20953767

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned area. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20953768

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, hole in ceiling around soda station and in dry storage.