Bob Evans Restaurant 478
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Bob Evans Restaurant 478 has eight inspections in the public record. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Sebring average 74, so Bob Evans Restaurant 478 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of tomato juice stored in the dry storage area dented at the seams. Manager discarded the cans.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then change gloves and handled a clean scoop without washing their hands. Employee removed the scoop to be sanitized, washed their hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the microwave oven on the right side of the cook line soiled. Interior of the dip well in the back preparation area soiled and in use. Manager removed the utensils to be sanitized, washed and sanitized the dip well. Mixer head on the table mixer in the back preparation area soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled pans on the ice machine. Manager removed and sanitized the scoop and holder. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
52
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Turkey breast (78F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Temperature sanitation not reaching required temperatures to sanitize. Not turning strip black digital readout reaching 149F on wash and 180F for less than 1 second. Manager called repair at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage crumble (50F - Cold Holding) operator states crumble in location for 3 hours and chose to discard and replace. Unit at 43F in lower area. Observed scoop handle may have been holding door ajar. Corrected. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at front counter used as dump sink as evidenced by used coffee spoon on basin edge and coffee in basin.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cookline handsink at ice machine area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach on cooler gaskets at cookline with old food debris. Observed sides of equipment located on cookline and lower unused equipment on cookline with buildup of old grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket storednot inverted between uses. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
16-01-4
45
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
22
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline handsink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager corrected by sending back through wash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair on walk-in cooler. Cover broken. Manager put in request for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
38-01-4
Basic - Garbage can over full. Not emptied as needed in Woman's restroom. Manager had cans emptied. **Corrected On-Site**
33-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food and debris along walls and behind equipment at front counter area.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager corrected by unstacking dish ware. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager put on cleaning schedule for today. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on dirty ice machine top. Manager placed on clean tray. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Open drink on shelving at back storage over foods. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
61
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pot roast in plastic portions (51F - Cold Holding); Turkey in plastic portion bags (49F - Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cranberry relish (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) at cookline open cooler wells. Manager had items moved to walk-in to quickly recoil will add plastic lids when placed back on cookline.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then touched face and then handled clean single service to customers with no hand wash.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed packaged raw Turkey over open container of ready to eat biscuit bites in walk-in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at either handwash sink at cookline.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at prep area adjacent to dishwash area. Employee added soap. Observed no soap at ice machine end ofcookline sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floors at walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in dirty holder in contact with black slimy growth.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.exterior of ice machine has black growth.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
21-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open box plastic not recovering biscuit bites on walk-in freezer. Open to above contamination.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at front counter with no common name labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed prep cook no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Also observed heavy debris build up on handles and basin on handsink at ice machine.
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bob Evans Restaurant 478 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bob Evans Restaurant 478 on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bob Evans Restaurant 478?
Across the inspection record, “in-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bob Evans Restaurant 478.
How does Bob Evans Restaurant 478 compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Bob Evans Restaurant 478 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Bob Evans Restaurant 478's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bob Evans Restaurant 478 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bob Evans Restaurant 478 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bob Evans Restaurant 478 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bob Evans Restaurant 478 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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