Sebring, Highlands County

FAIRMOUNT CAFE, LLC

3750 HWY 27 N STE 4E, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jan 9, 2026
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 24291657

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed macaroni salad stated made two days ago not date marked in the reach in cooler, operator put date on it. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24291655

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer back of kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 24291656

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 24291658

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed solution read 0 ppm in one of sanitizer buckets, operator changed out new reading is at 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 24202622

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved on prep table at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24202621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Time Extended

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

53A-03-7

Detail 24036926

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed R. Flux 8/13/25 is expired. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24036929

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

53B-13-5

Detail 24036925

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. Observed employee with no proof of training, H. Burris. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24036928

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved on prep table at front counter. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24036931

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves soiled with food debris, operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24036927

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

33-16-4

Detail 24036930

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

12B-13-4

Detail 23768159

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored n the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. Owner removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23768158

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

41-07-4

Detail 23529644

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple containers of various medicines stored above containers of sugar and seasoning in the back dry storage area.

08A-04-5

Detail 23529643

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over celery in the standing reach in cooler. Operator moved them. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23529645

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator cooking food with no hair restraint.

35B-03-4

Detail 23529646

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door leading out of the kitchen not self closing.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

51-11-4

Detail 22601049

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

25-06-4

Detail 22601048

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper plates at spup station not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

25-22-4

Detail 22601050

Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed rack of single service items positioned up against the handsink. Operator moved rack away from splash zone. Corrected On-Site

Sep 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 22140710

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding) manager discarded Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22140706

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding)in side by side refrigerator. See stop sale. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 22140705

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Found cut watermelon (47 - Cooling) after 4hours placed in freezer to quickly cool to 41F then place back in refrigerator to maintain at 41F or below. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22140704

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 22140707

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 via email at inspection. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22140709

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white upright side by side refrigerator at back prep with foods at 47F. Moved foods to another cooler. May not use to hold Temperature sensitive foods until able to maintain at 41F or below. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22140708

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed to dishwash area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-42-4

Detail 21642542

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer at 200+ppm on 3bay sink. Operator dropped water and refilled testing to 100ppm. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21642541

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed batter (74F - Cold Holding); cheese (68F - Cold Holding). At cookline. Operator states batter is made daily and held out from 1100am to 3pm. And discarded. Cheese is held out during open hours, 100am to 3pm. Must be discarded at close if held on counter under time as a public health control. Form provided at inspection via email.

08B-38-4

Detail 21642543

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor at back storage area.

16-05-4

Detail 21642544

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Operator dropped sinks and refilled. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 21354938

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Manager segregated. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21354929

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut melon manager located eggs on bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21354939

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burger over raw bacon and fish in reachin freezer. Manager rearranged foods. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21354930

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener dirty. Slicer with old food still on bottom. Manager will break down and clean. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21354932

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan on handsink at cookline. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

14-22-4

Detail 21354940

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.

24-07-4

Detail 21354937

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean dishes under drain lines under handsink exposed to splash. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21354942

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

14-09-4

Detail 21354936

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

14-11-5

Detail 21354943

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at front 3 door broken and repaired with tape.

14-69-4

Detail 21354933

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

05-09-4

Detail 21354941

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

27-10-4

Detail 21354934

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

16-46-4

Detail 21354931

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

33-06-4

Detail 21354935

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can at handsinks.