Sandy's Circle Cafe

3545 US 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870 · Permanent Food Service · License 3801255

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 84 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 19, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 19 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 3 basic
-16
Safety score84

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct192026

Routine inspection

8 violations found

First visitOct 19, 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.
8 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed French toast mixture with raw egg above two containers of tuna salad in reach in cooler on cook line, owner moved the tuna salad.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
  Observed two flats of eggs sitting out by grill at room temperature with no written plan, printed owner a copy.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 27, Water source: Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
  Observed one of the two sinks in women's bathroom no running water.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no towels at hand washing sink in kitchen, owner replaced.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed C. Barrett could not show any proof of training.
Basic3
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  Observed handle of scoop down in a container of flour on shelf in the kitchen.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  Observed soiled wash cloth on cutting board on make table, owner moved.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
  Observed drain cover missing at mop sink.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.