Dee's Place
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
61
Score
Dee's Place has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Sebring average 74, so Dee's Place trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
61
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. America cheese (56F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the cheese was stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on the hoes Bibb next to the outside mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Bag in box soda stored on the floor under the dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Owner placed the item on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-31-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all food storage containers in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles across from the cook line soiled.
36-34-5
50
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine on the cook line and prep table, in kitchen area.
41-07-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose outside mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks at various prep tables.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between crack on the cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in reach in freezer by the cook line, not protected.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic ware not stored properly in cups in kitchen area.
25-02-4
52
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger Pattie's stored over ready to eat crab in reach on prep cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (127F - Hot Holding) product overfilled on container. Operator stirred and added lid to maintain product at 135F or hotter throughout. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 raw beef Pattie's stored over raw pork chops in reach in 3 door upright prep cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0 ppm corrected to 50 ppm. Operator noticed sanitizer was no longer yellow and changed out bucket to new sanitizer. Tested to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping vegetables with bracelets on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator added more water and tested to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
50
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0 ppm. May not use dishwasher to sanitize dishes until able to dispense sanitizer at proper level of 50 to 100 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed waitstaff with multiple filigree rings.
13-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed container of brown sugar at condiment station with no common name label.
02D-01-5
61
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer at 25ppm changed container and corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.. Observed most foods marked. But eggs deli meat and sliced tomatoes on counter had no time marks. Cook stated we're set out within the last 30 minutes and added times. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (129F - Hot Holding); ground beef (109F - Hot Holding), operator stirred product and added lid to quickly reheat to 175F within 2 hours and maintain at 135F for hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee open snack bag on a open shelf over and next to clean condiments Also open partially eaten snack cake stored over bun racks at open shelving area. Foods discarded... **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed large coral rock stored on open shelving with and over condiments. Items were discard. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed protein containers stored over open bag of sugar. Pursed and coats stacked at corner of food storage area.will designate area for employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of sugar in front of fan not reclined. Bag closed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black buildup at 3bay sink.
36-27-5
50
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black debris on wall over 3 bay sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dee's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dee's Place on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dee's Place?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dee's Place.
How does Dee's Place compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Dee's Place most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Dee's Place's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dee's Place have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dee's Place 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 Dee's Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dee's Place is inspected around two times per year on average.
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