Sebring, Highlands County

DAVID T'S KITCHEN

1411 ROSELAND AVE, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Feb 19, 2026
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Delinquent / 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.

Feb 19, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

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

50-17-3

Detail 24381304

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24381305

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink by reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24381308

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler in the kitchen not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24381306

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rust pitied shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

35B-09-4

Detail 24381307

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed exterior screen door at back of kitchen torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Feb 18, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

50-17-3

Detail 24380311

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

08A-20-5

Detail 24380308

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw swai fish in reach in cooler, employee moved fish to different shelve. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 24380317

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings beside reach in freezer in kitchen, approximately 4 rodent droppings behind reach in cooler in kitchen, approximately 7 rodent droppings behind reach in cooler #2 in kitchen, approximately 6 rodent droppings by the fryer and approximately 25 rodent droppings behind reach in freezer #2 in middle of kitchen. Owner and employee cleaned and sanitized all areas rodent droppings were located. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24380309

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink by reach in cooler. Warning

35A-01-4

Detail 24380313

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed a cat in the dining area of the restaurant, employee moved cat outside. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 24380318

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed a copy for the owner. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24380314

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Owner stated plumber is here and in process on working on water heater. Corrective Action Taken Warning

32-02-4

Detail 24380310

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee closed the door. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24380316

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler in the kitchen not working. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24380306

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris. Warning

27-10-4

Detail 24380307

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24380315

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rust pitied shelves. Warning

35B-09-4

Detail 24380312

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed exterior screen door at back of kitchen torn. Warning

Dec 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

31B-02-4

Detail 24276817

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 24276812

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Time Extended

16-43-4

Detail 24276814

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee using wrong test kit to test chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24276816

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24276815

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the back door to the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 24276810

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors throughout kitchen not smooth. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24276813

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in the kitchen soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24276811

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with glass door by cook line with rusted and pitied shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Time Extended

38-02-4

Detail 24276809

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed in ware washing area and back storage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Time Extended

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 8Total: 16

12A-20-4

Detail 24144843

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap, educated employee on properly washing hands, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 24144844

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24144845

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

05-08-4

Detail 24144858

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24144848

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 24144857

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. Sent employee copy by email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24144850

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink in the kitchen, employee replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-43-4

Detail 24144855

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 employee using wrong test kit to test chlorine. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24144849

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

14-11-5

Detail 24144854

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen not working. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24144852

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the back door to the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

36-11-4

Detail 24144847

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors throughout kitchen not smooth. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24144851

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in the kitchen soiled with food debris. Warning

40-01-4

Detail 24144846

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees bike by reach in freezer in the kitchen, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24144856

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with glass door by cook line with rusted and pitied shelves. Repeat Violation Warning

38-02-4

Detail 24144853

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed in ware washing area and back storage. Repeat Violation Warning

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 23759879

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Owner placed the chicken below the eggs. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23759886

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the cook area. Owner placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-43-4

Detail 23759881

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 No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer bucket and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23759882

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.

35B-01-4

Detail 23759885

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of the establishment.

36-11-4

Detail 23759880

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though out the kitchen and bar area.

14-33-4

Detail 23759883

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelf in the glass door reach in cooler next to the cook line rusted. Repeat Violation

38-02-4

Detail 23759884

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Back storage and ware washing areas of the kitchen.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 23513376

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in a carry out bag which is a non-food grade bag on the prep table in the kitchen.

50-17-3

Detail 23513377

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed his license during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23513368

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand washing sink in the front kitchen area. Operator corrected by getting towels. Corrected On-Site

16-43-4

Detail 23513375

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. Operator had the wrong chemical test kit for the solution in the sanitizer buckets.

08B-38-4

Detail 23513372

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 boxes of oil on the floor next to the hand washing sink.

22-08-4

Detail 23513369

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave was soiled with food debris, employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 23513370

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to the grill, shelves are rusted.

25-05-4

Detail 23513373

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two cases of three compartment trays on the floor underneath a prep table, operator moved to shelve. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23513374

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of onion rings, french fries, and mozzarella cheese sticks in the reach in freezer not covered correctly. Operator put lids on them. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23513371

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in the mop bucket not stored to dry correctly in the kitchen. Operator moved and stored to dry correctly. Corrected On-Site

Jun 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

14-04-4

Detail 22813113

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave missing door handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

53A-07-6

Detail 22813114

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22813112

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. Operator produced form and all employees signed and dated during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 13

14-04-4

Detail 22651574

Intermediate - Microwave missing door handle. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 22651579

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22651577

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen and grill area. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22651584

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 produced form and all employees signed and dated during inspection. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22651578

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at grill area and at kitchen. Warning

24-27-4

Detail 22651572

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed dishes drying at end of sink beside mop sink and no splash guard in place between mopsink and drying area. Operator states he will reverse sink bay use so clean dishes are at the other end of the 3 bay. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 22651581

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

13-03-4

Detail 22651576

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, cook working in kitchen. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22651580

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

25-05-4

Detail 22651573

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic ware in open container not protected from above contamination and not with handles all facing same direction. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22651575

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates not inverted at front line. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 22651582

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce stored with washed cut lettuce in reachin in cooler. Operator removed and rehashed all. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22651583

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

Sep 29, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-04-4

Detail 22329961

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Carpenter reinstalled door and had self closing mechanism to install at inspection. Corrective Action Taken

29-25-4

Detail 22329959

Basic - Grease trap not installed check with local authority to assess need.

31B-04-4

Detail 22329960

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the handwash sinks.