Sebring, Highlands County

THE DEEP SOUTH BAR & GRILL

3750 US 27 N UNIT 2A, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
34
5 High Priority
Jan 23, 2023
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Closed
Inspections
3

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.

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 12Basic: 17Total: 34

22-41-4

Detail 21718359

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 chlorine test strip did not turn any color. Stayed white 0ppm. May not use to wash dishes until able to dispense chlorine correctly at 50 to 100 ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 21718376

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handle raw chicken then remove and replace gloves without first washing hands before adding clean gloves.Advised cook of proper procedure. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03C-91-5

Detail 21718361

High Priority - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooking the food to the temperature and time specified in the Food Code for that animal food prior to service. Observed cook stated chicken is cooked for 15 min in deep fryer not monitored for 165F cook temperature and then cooled and reheated to order to 165F. Establishment will discontinue non continuous cooking. Corrective Action Taken Warning

28-27-5

Detail 21718383

High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Observed open grease trap area at back door with open concrete basin filled with old grease. Open to pests outside back door. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21718378

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in preptop cooler , slaw (45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs unshelled (48F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); brisket (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding) Observed foods double panned in cold wells at reach in and unable to benefit from cold well temperatures. All foods per cook placed in unit at 1030am must be used or discarded by 230pm. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03C-96-4

Detail 21718381

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed cook stated chicken is cooked for 15 min in deep fryer not monitored for 165F cook temperature and then cooled and reheated to order to 165F. Establishment will discontinue non continuous cooking. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03C-89-4

Detail 21718349

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed cook stated chicken is cooked for 15 min in deep fryer not monitored for 165F cook temperature and then cooled and reheated to order to 165F. Establishment will discontinue non continuous cooking. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03C-90-4

Detail 21718354

Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Observed cook stated chicken is cooked for 15 min in deep fryer not monitored for 165F cook temperature and then cooled and reheated to order to 165F. Establishment will discontinue non continuous cooking. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21718362

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar with pink and brown sludge in gun nozzle. Warning

27-05-4

Detail 21718370

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed no cold water at handsink at bar. Unable to properly wash hands due to excessive temperature. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21718350

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

11-26-1

Detail 21718358

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 form at inspection.. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21718377

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. No soap at prep sink area handwash sink. Warning

03C-93-4

Detail 21718352

Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for corrective actions. Observed cook stated chicken is cooked for 15 min in deep fryer not monitored for 165F cook temperature and then cooled and reheated to order to 165F. Establishment will discontinue non continuous cooking. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03C-94-4

Detail 21718369

Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for identifying food cooked with non-continuous process. Observed cook stated chicken is cooked for 15 min in deep fryer not monitored for 165F cook temperature and then cooled and reheated to order to 165F. Establishment will discontinue non continuous cooking. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03C-92-4

Detail 21718366

Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for monitoring. Observed cook stated chicken is cooked for 15 min in deep fryer not monitored for 165F cook temperature and then cooled and reheated to order to 165F. Establishment will discontinue non continuous cooking. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03C-95-4

Detail 21718380

Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for separating the food from ready-to-eat food. Observed cook stated chicken is cooked for 15 min in deep fryer not monitored for 165F cook temperature and then cooled and reheated to order to 165F. Establishment will discontinue non continuous cooking. Corrective Action Taken Warning

32-07-4

Detail 21718382

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed kitchen bathroom dirty, with old debris on sink counter, toilet I flushed foul odor. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21718373

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic non handled condiment cups used to scoop food and stored on food at makeline. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21718356

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old equipment not in use and heavy grease and old food debris on surfaces. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21718372

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21718355

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach on prep top cooler does not have the railings necessary to hold food containers. Causing establishment to double pan items using a large pan to fill gap then placing smaller pans inside large to cool foods. Unit is not designed to function this way and foods do not benefit from cold temperatures causing foods to be out of temperature. Food temperature violations occurring. Repeat Violation Warning

33-19-4

Detail 21718368

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

33-20-4

Detail 21718353

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed heavy grease over top of grease dumpster and on ground around dumpster and visible signs of grease traveling into street and street rainwater runoff grate which feeds into open ditch across street. Repeat Violation Warning

33-29-4

Detail 21718357

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Warning

28-24-4

Detail 21718363

Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Warning

14-42-4

Detail 21718364

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21718374

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 handle touching food in flour bulk bin. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21718351

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavy old food debris on interior and exterior of microwave, on interior surfaces of fryer. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21718371

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided form at inspection. Warning

29-19-4

Detail 21718365

Basic - Observed standing water in soda gun drain line at bar. Observed brown sludge in gun drain holder and drain cup full of waste water. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21718360

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21718379

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed tea/coffee filters stored in open basket at waitstaff station. Not stored protected. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21718367

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

48-03-4

Detail 21718375

Fuel-burning, water heater in use inside an enclosed building and vent system is in disrepair and not situated fully over vent from heater.. For reporting purposes only.

Sep 9, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 13Total: 13

32-07-4

Detail 21342239

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed employee restroom in kitchen dirty. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 21342248

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 21342246

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. No cove molding at bar floor under 3 bay sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

36-63-4

Detail 21342244

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hood filters missing in hood system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 21342237

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed open fluorescent light with no shield at ice machine area at back. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 21342238

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.Observed establishment has no working mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21342241

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slimy black residue in soda gun holster at dining room bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

29-05-4

Detail 21342245

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Observed open sewer line at back of establishment. Not capped off. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

29-07-5

Detail 21342242

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed open cement basin filled with grease and grey water outside back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

36-60-5

Detail 21342247

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

36-04-5

Detail 21342240

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

36-30-4

Detail 21342236

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall made of unsealed wood under 3 bay sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 21342243

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed cabinet made with unsealed wooden legs and bottom structure at bar in dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

Sep 8, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 22Total: 28

35A-04-4

Detail 21340360

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 8 droppings at hot water heaters. Chew hole on wall under shelving in same room. Adjacent room where liquor bottles are stored has 6 droppings under shelving. Follow day callback per Kimberly Torbert at 1:24 PM. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21340365

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods in ice bath not at 41F or below. egg wash (63F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); slaw (54F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (71F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (70F - Cold Holding all foods must be discarded by 3pm. Operator given Forms for time as a public health control. Observed walk-in cooler unable to maintain foods at 41F. fish (44F - Cold Holding); butter (43F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (43F - Cold Holding); ambient air in walk-in at 43F (43F); black beans (42F - Cold Holding); gravy (43F - Cold Holding) Repair called. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21340375

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket stored on front of handsink at dishwasher area. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21340362

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at bar used to store sanitizer bucket. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21340356

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at cookline and 3 bay sink. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21340367

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishmachine area. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21340373

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

32-07-4

Detail 21340379

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed employee restroom in kitchen dirty. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21340377

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21340355

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21340380

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21340376

Basic - Ceiling tile missing over prep sink area. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21340358

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. No cove molding at bar floor under 3 bay sink. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21340368

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches, dead beetles along wall area in storage room.Follow day callback per Kimberly Torbert at 1:24 PM. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21340364

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed twist off drinks stored in cookline freezer. Manager moved to segregated area. Warning

36-63-4

Detail 21340372

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hood filters missing in hood system. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21340363

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Floors sticky throughout the dining areaFloors with dust and old debris buildup along walls and under shelving at back kitchen storage and under kitchen equipment heavy grease buildup. Old debris accumulation at bar floor under counter. Floor of dining area sticky. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21340361

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning

38-07-4

Detail 21340381

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed open fluorescent light with no shield at ice machine area at back. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 21340366

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.Observed establishment has no working mop sink. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21340378

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slimy black residue in soda gun holster at dining room bar. Warning

29-05-4

Detail 21340369

Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Observed open sewer line at back of establishment. Not capped off. Warning

29-07-5

Detail 21340354

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed open cement basin filled with grease and grey water outside back door. Warning

36-60-5

Detail 21340371

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21340359

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.coffee filters not covered at waitstaff area. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-04-5

Detail 21340370

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Warning

36-30-4

Detail 21340374

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall made of unsealed wood under 3 bay sink. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 21340357

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed cabinet made with unsealed wooden legs and bottom structure at bar in dining area. Warning