Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring
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12906 Hwy 98, Sebring, FL 33876Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring has accumulated 154 violations across 24 inspections since 2022, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, appearing in nearly every inspection, with recurring citations for employee health policy violations (documented in at least 6 inspections), handwashing and hand/arm washing violations (appearing in 8 inspections), management awareness failures (4 inspections), and chemical storage violations. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025 documented one high-priority violation for proper hand/arm washing and one for toxic substance control, resulting in a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring last inspected?
- Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring are: Proper ventilation, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring had?
- Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring find?
- Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring was most recently inspected on December 18, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring ever been shut down?
- No, Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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