Merlos Fruteria in Sebring
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211 Us Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870Merlos Fruteria in Sebring has had 7 inspections on record since January 2023, with 24 total violations averaging 3.4 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Food contact surface violations were cited across multiple inspections (August 2025, November 2023), and toxic substance control violations appeared twice (April 2024, September 2023). A fire safety violation was documented on August 26, 2025, for cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. An inspection on August 26, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition with 21 violations, including 2 intermediate priority findings. The most recent inspection on October 27, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied with 1 basic violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Merlos Fruteria in Sebring: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
Merlos Fruteria in Sebring: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Merlos Fruteria in Sebring: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Merlos Fruteria in Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Merlos Fruteria in Sebring last inspected?
- Merlos Fruteria in Sebring was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Merlos Fruteria in Sebring?
- The most frequently cited violations at Merlos Fruteria in Sebring are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sanitizing.
- How many health inspections has Merlos Fruteria in Sebring had?
- Merlos Fruteria in Sebring has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Merlos Fruteria in Sebring find?
- Merlos Fruteria in Sebring was most recently inspected on July 30, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Merlos Fruteria in Sebring ever been shut down?
- No, Merlos Fruteria in Sebring has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- 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 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.
- Has Merlos Fruteria in Sebring had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Merlos Fruteria in Sebring has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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