VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT #26

3101 US HWY 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870

Highlands County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: DOW SHERWOOD CORPORATION · License: SEA3800331

VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT #26 in Sebring, FL has 21 inspections on record with 198 total violations (9.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections
198Violations
0Closures

Data current as of April 16, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Apr 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 31, 2024 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance
Mar 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Dec 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Mar 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
Jun 14, 2021 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Jan 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V42 Equipment condition
Oct 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 24, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 9, 2020 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Nov 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
Apr 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
Jul 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
Feb 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V09 No contamination
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT #26 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Highlands County average of 0.18 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.95.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT #26 had?
VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT #26 has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT #26 ever been shut down?
No, VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT #26 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT #26?
The most frequently cited violations at VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT #26 are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: April 16, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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