Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring
Last inspected:
3390 State Road 17 N, Sebring, FL 33870Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring has 3 inspections on record between August 2022 and February 2025, with 15 combined violations and no stop-sale orders. The most serious findings involved cross-contamination and sanitation management. In September 2023, raw bacon was stored directly above ready-to-eat cheese products on an open-air cooler display shelf; the person in charge moved the bacon to the bottom shelf during the inspection (corrected on site). That same inspection found a spray bottle of full-strength sanitizer used for food contact surface disinfection that was not properly labeled; the person in charge relabeled it for dilution purposes only (corrected on site). An August 2022 inspection documented missing handwashing soap at the food service sink and the absence of written vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures. A focused inspection on February 7, 2025 found no violations and confirmed the facility's authorization to retail hemp extract and kratom products.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring: FDACS Inspection History (3)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Request# 5125819. Food entity requested to add hemp extract/Kratom retail to their food permit. No hemp extract or Kratom
products observed during this focus inspection visit. Hemp and Kratom status were both changed to "yes" in the food entity details.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
LAURA YAGER, STORE MANAGER
TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area- packages of raw bacon stored on open air cooler display shelf above ready to
eat cheese products. COS- person in charge moved the raw bacon packages down to the bottom shelf in
the cooler separated from ready to eat food products.
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7-102.11
Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not
clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Back area- full strength sanitizer in spray bottle that person in charge stated as being used
for mixing the sanitizer with water for dilution to proper strength in spray bottles actually used to sanitize
food and non food contact surfaces with is not correctly labeled. COS- person in charge properly labeled
the spray bottle, full strength sanitizer for dilution purposes only.
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Food service area- no hand washing sign posted at the hand wash sink. Back area- No hand
washing sign posted at the hand wash sink in the ware washing area.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6
inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Outside area- cases of single use hinged food containers and plastic lids are stored on the
floor in the storage shed.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back area- ceiling damaged in the storage/electrical room. Outside area- guttering attached
to the building's back wall is badly damaged from rust corrosion, large holes in the guttering.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
JAMIE COCHRAN, CASHIER/PERSON IN CHARGE
TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
Risk-Based Violations
4-602.11(E)
Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety
food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers
and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment
such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers,
cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders,
and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at
a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Food service area- food slime buildup inside the dispensing nozzles on the fountain drink machines.
COS- person in charge removed dirty nozzles and replaced them with cleaned and sanitized dispensing nozzles
during inspection, dirty nozzles moved to 3 compartment sink for cleaning and sanitizing.
x
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do
not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of
employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available.
Information was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for
vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.
o
Print Date: 8/31/2022
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Citation Description: Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Observation: No certified food protection manager/certificate available for inspector review. Certificate posted has
expired.
o
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning
liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual,
disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying
device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient
temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Food service area- no soap provided at the hand wash sink.
o
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes
and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents
by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective
means. 6-202.15
Outside area- hole around air conditioner pipes going through the wall of the building in back.
o
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least
6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or
utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Back area- clean cutting board stored touching unclean wall and on the 3 compartment sink's faucet
unit and not stored on a clean and dry surface.
o
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above
the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Back area- case of single use cups stored on the floor in the back room by the rear exit door. Outside
area- cases of single use articles stored on the floor in the storage shed.
o
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Back area- faucet unit leaking on the 3 compartment sink, the faucet spout is covered with duct tape.
o
5-501.11
Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not
have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside area- drain plug missing for the garbage dumpster unit.
o
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back area- there is some water dripping from unknown source between ceiling panels onto the floor
below in the walk in cooler.
o
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done
during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Back area- dust accumulation on the fan guards and on the ceiling in the walk in cooler.
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Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring last inspected?
- Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 7, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring had?
- Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring find?
- Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 7, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E).
- Does Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Arbuckle Marathon in Sebring has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.
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