Albatross in Sebring

Last inspected:

4800 Haw Branch Rd, Sebring, FL 33875
Overview

Albatross in Sebring has been emergency-closed once, on April 10, 2019, for roach activity. Across 21 inspections spanning at least seven years, the facility accumulated 145 violations, averaging 6.9 per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, handwashing procedure and proper hand-washing violations were cited in at least 5 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations appeared in at least 4 inspections. Management awareness violations, consumer advisory violations, and food contact surface violations also recurred across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 documented 8 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, handwashing procedures, proper hand-washing, and food contact surfaces, resulting in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.

Most recent closure: April 10, 2019 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
145Violations
1Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Albatross in Sebring: Comparison to Highlands County Averages

This Facility 6.9 violations / inspection 6.9 violations per inspection
Highlands County Avg 5.62 violations / inspection 5.62 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Highlands County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Albatross in Sebring: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Albatross in Sebring
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity N/A

Albatross in Sebring: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Albatross in Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Albatross in Sebring last inspected?
Albatross in Sebring was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Albatross in Sebring last shut down?
Albatross in Sebring was last shut down on April 10, 2019 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Albatross in Sebring?
The most frequently cited violations at Albatross in Sebring are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Albatross in Sebring had?
Albatross in Sebring has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Albatross in Sebring find?
Albatross in Sebring was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Albatross in Sebring ever been shut down?
Yes, Albatross in Sebring has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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