Highlands Seafood in Sebring
Last inspected:
3276 Us Highway 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870Highlands Seafood in Sebring has 2 FDACS inspections on record dating from December 2022 to November 2025, with a combined 12 violations. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 found 5 violations including a corrected-on-site issue: shellstock tags for clams in the cooler service case were missing until the person in charge placed the proper tag with the product, and a container of precooked hard boiled eggs in the walk-in cooler lacked date marking. The facility also recorded violations for written procedures and sanitizer test kit availability during its December 2022 opening inspection. A change in ownership occurred prior to the November 2025 inspection, with new owner information submitted to the state for account transfer.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Highlands Seafood in Sebring: FDACS Inspection History (2)
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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
There is a new owner taking over the existing corporation and FEI# for this food entity at this location address. Information such as
name, phone number, business mailing address and email address has been sent to the business center in Tallahassee to be
updated. New owner will be taking over the account for the food entity.
Risk-Based Violations
3-203.12
Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the
container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the
tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90
calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its
tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the
consumer. 3-203.12 PfPf
Seafood area- clams in metal food container do not have the shellstock tag with the product
in the cooler service case. Shell stock tags on file are not date marked to include the dates of when the last
shell stock from the containers were sold. COS- person in charge placed the tag that belongs to the clams
in the cooler with them.
3-501.17(B)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24
hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at
41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day
1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Back area- container of precooked hard boiled eggs stored in the walk in cooler for 2 days is
not date marked.
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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
Seafood area- No hand washing signs directing employees to wash hands are posted at the
hand wash sinks located in the front area and in the ware washing area. Hand wash signs were provided to
the person in charge to post at the hand wash sinks.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Seafood area- ceiling tiles water stained, no current roof or air conditioner leaks.
6-501.11
Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the
establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or
other possessions. 6-501.110
Seafood area- personal articles and food/drinks stored on same shelf with food equipment
and on walk in cooler shelf with wholesome food and not in a designated and separate area away from food
equipment and food service food.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Request# 5088144. Initial inspection conducted for retail seafood market. Water/sewer document provided. Notification sent to
business center to change inspector territory and district number and to change business conducted from manufacturing to retail.
Grand opening is planned for some time next week.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
The establishment has incorrectly selected their Hemp designation on their permit application. The correct designation was
confirmed during the initial inspection.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
Risk-Based Violations
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.
A guidance handout 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.
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Print Date: 12/6/2022
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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
Processing and back areas- no hand washing signs posted at the hand wash sinks located in the ware
washing/processing area and in the restroom. Hand wash signs were provided to person in charge to post at the
hand sinks.
o
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Processing area- no sanitizer test kit available to check strength of the sanitizer solution to be used to
sanitize food contact surfaces with.
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5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Back area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the restroom.
o
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided
with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Back area- restroom door does not self close.
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5-501.16(B)-(C)
Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly
discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where
disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)
Processing area- no trash can located near the hand wash sink.
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6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Seafood and back areas- small holes in walls need to be sealed/repaired.
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Highlands Seafood in Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Highlands Seafood in Sebring last inspected?
- Highlands Seafood in Sebring was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 12, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Highlands Seafood in Sebring had?
- Highlands Seafood in Sebring has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Highlands Seafood in Sebring find?
- Highlands Seafood in Sebring was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 12, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Highlands Seafood in Sebring had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Highlands Seafood in Sebring has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Highlands Seafood in Sebring?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Highlands Seafood in Sebring are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 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; 3-203.12: Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 Pf.
- Does Highlands Seafood in Sebring have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Highlands Seafood 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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