Wawa in Sebring

Last inspected:

3838 Us Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870

Part of: Wawa Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Wawa #5370 in Sebring had 2 inspections on record between February 2023 and March 2025, with a combined 9 violations and no stop-sale orders. The most recent inspection on March 14, 2025 cited a priority foundation violation for detained products not properly segregated from wholesome food in the back storage area; the person in charge corrected this on site by moving the detained items to a separate shelf unit. The February 2023 inspection documented 5 violations. Both inspections met sanitation requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
9Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Wawa 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· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. The issues described in request # 5128215 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. Routine inspection conducted.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-404.11 Product held for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor not segregated and held in designated area that is separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 6-404.11 Pf
Back area- detained food/drinks stored on same shelf with wholesome food/drinks and not stored in a designated and separated area for vendor's pick up. COS- person in charge moved the detained food products to a shelf on empty shelf unit for vendor pick up in the small storage area by the large walk in cooler for various sodas and other drinks.
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Food service area- Several small reheating ovens have damaged rubber seals and one Turbo oven has damage to the wire mesh that is covering the seal inside that oven.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Food service area- bottom of rubber gasket behind the dispensing nozzles on the unit for the icee/slushie have black mold like residue on them.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Food service area- auto dish soap dispensing unit attached to wall above the 3 compartment sink is leaking into the compartment below.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: SYLVIA MIRANDA

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . SYLVIA MIRANDA, FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Deli area- clean, wet food equipment not placed in proper self draining positions to allow the equipment to air dry on the storage racks next to the 3 compartment sink, plastic food containers stacked wet on storage rack on the opposite side of the 3 compartment sink area. o
4-402.12 Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment. 4-402.12
Deli area- the 4 drawer hot holding unit next to the thermal /steam cook unit is not elevated above the floor at least 6 inches or sealed to the floor. o
4-204.11 Sinks and drainboards of warewashing sinks and machines not self-draining. 4-204.119
Beverage processing area- food prep sink used for rinsing blender and other beverage making equipment does not drain properly, water pooling in the back corner. o
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)
Deli area- no trash can near the hand wash sink located in the ware washing area. o
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
Deli area- food employee's work apron stored on top of cases of fresh bananas. COS- person in charge had food employee move it to the correct storage area for such articles. x Print Date: 2/21/2023 Page 1 of 3 99 Citation Description: The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C. Observation: Food establishment's 2023 food permit is not displayed. COS- person in charge acquired their 2023 food permit and posted it in the licenses wall cabinet.

Wawa in Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wawa in Sebring last inspected?
Wawa #5370 in Sebring was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 14, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Wawa in Sebring had?
Wawa #5370 in Sebring has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Wawa in Sebring find?
Wawa #5370 in Sebring was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 14, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Wawa in Sebring had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Wawa #5370 in Sebring has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Wawa in Sebring?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Wawa #5370 in Sebring are: 4-903.11(A): Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B); 4-402.12: Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment. 4-402.12; 4-204.11: Sinks and drainboards of warewashing sinks and machines not self-draining. 4-204.119.

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