Sebring Diner in Sebring
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4040 Us Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870Sebring Diner in Sebring has accumulated 235 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.4 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces recurring compliance issues, particularly with food contact surfaces, utensil sanitation, and pest exclusion. In 2021, inspectors documented a freezer door with an interior locking mechanism that could trap someone inside. The restaurant has received multiple warnings and callback inspections, most recently showing 13 violations in January 2026.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sebring Diner in Sebring: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
This Facility
8.4
violations / inspection
8.4 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
Sebring Diner in Sebring: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed heavy metal lever type locking device on freezer door. No way to open from inside if lever falls shut.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Sebring Diner in Sebring: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 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 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sebring Diner in Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sebring Diner in Sebring last inspected?
- Sebring Diner in Sebring was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sebring Diner in Sebring?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sebring Diner in Sebring are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Sebring Diner in Sebring had?
- Sebring Diner in Sebring has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sebring Diner in Sebring find?
- Sebring Diner in Sebring was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 13 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sebring Diner in Sebring ever been shut down?
- No, Sebring Diner in Sebring has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Sebring Diner in Sebring had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sebring Diner 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.
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