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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 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 September 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- 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, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring had?
- Cowboy Cafe 98 in Sebring has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 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 September 3, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- 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.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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