Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring
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6813 Us Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33876Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring has accumulated 199 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection—more than 50% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures but faces significant and recurring compliance gaps. High-priority violations have dominated recent months: handwashing violations (proper hand/arm washing, handwashing facilities, handwashing procedures) appeared across at least 5 inspections between March 2025 and August 2025; employee health reporting violations (sick workers or failure to report illness) were cited in at least 3 inspections; shell stock handling violations appeared in 3 consecutive complaint inspections in fall 2025; and toxic substance control violations triggered an administrative complaint recommendation on March 4, 2026. Management awareness violations—indicating systemic failures in oversight—appeared in at least 3 inspections. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with one basic violation, but this followed the March 4 administrative complaint recommendation for three toxic substance control violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 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· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring last inspected?
- Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring had?
- Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring find?
- Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring ever been shut down?
- No, Cowpoke's Watering Hole in Sebring has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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