Blue Lagoon Saloon
4120 N Hwy 27, Sebring, FL 33870 · Permanent Food Service · License 3800918
What drove the grade
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection1 intermediate, 6 basic (2 repeats)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use
Observed wrong testing kit for dish machine, should have chlorine test kit.
Basic6
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine on a dirty surface, operator replaced.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in the kitchen next to dish machine.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed black like substance in the ice machine on white guard closest to the hand washing sink.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed behind and in between fryers and grill soiled with grease and food debris.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed standing water on the bottom of the reach in cooler in the kitchen next to the reach in freezer.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 2 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up
- 2nd follow-up visitAug 31, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitJul 21, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
L. Weatherspoon and A. Scott are signed up for the course.
More time given
At the first visit
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. L. Weatherspoon and A. Scott did not have any proof of training.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed grooved cutting boards on prep table in kitchen.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Observed pink like substance on white guard in ice machine.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
At the first visit
Hoods soiled with grease buildup.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.