Hammock Restaurant in Sebring

Last inspected:

2222 Golf Hammock Dr, Sebring, FL 33872
Overview

Hammock Restaurant in Sebring has accumulated 227 violations across 24 inspections since 2022, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection — nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including improper hand washing in 7 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 inspections, employee health policy violations in 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 10 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but has received two formal disciplinary actions totaling $1,460 in fines. In September 2023, an inspector issued a warning and recommended an administrative complaint after identifying employee health policy and consumer advisory violations alongside improper cooking temperatures and shell stock requirement violations. More recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 continued to document recurring high-priority findings: the February 2025 inspection cited improper hand washing and food contact surface violations; the May 2025 inspection documented management awareness failures and contamination violations; the September 2025 inspection identified employee health policy and chemical storage violations; and the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 found chemical storage and food contact surface violations. The March 2026 inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
227Violations
0Closures
$1,460in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Hammock Restaurant in Sebring: Comparison to Highlands County Averages

This Facility 9.5 violations / inspection 9.5 violations per inspection
Highlands County Avg 5.62 violations / inspection 5.62 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Highlands County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Hammock Restaurant in Sebring: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,460.00

Disciplinary action history for Hammock Restaurant in Sebring
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2024001596 $700.00 Nov 15, 2023 Fort Lauderdale
7--2023022174 $760.00 Mar 22, 2023 Panama City Beach

Hammock Restaurant in Sebring: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections37 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections39 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Hammock Restaurant in Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hammock Restaurant in Sebring last inspected?
Hammock Restaurant in Sebring was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hammock Restaurant in Sebring?
The most frequently cited violations at Hammock Restaurant in Sebring are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Hammock Restaurant in Sebring had?
Hammock Restaurant in Sebring has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hammock Restaurant in Sebring find?
Hammock Restaurant in Sebring was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hammock Restaurant in Sebring ever been shut down?
No, Hammock Restaurant in Sebring has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Hammock Restaurant in Sebring faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Hammock Restaurant in Sebring has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,460.00 in fines.
How much has Hammock Restaurant in Sebring been fined?
Hammock Restaurant in Sebring has been fined a total of $1,460.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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