Faded Bistro and Beer Garden

420 N Ridgewood Dr, Sebring, FL 33870
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Faded Bistro and Beer Garden stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Faded Bistro and Beer Garden's latest score of 61 falls below the Sebring average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in freezer on the exterior of packaged food, shelves and the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
86
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area and next to the cook line. Chef removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in freezer on the exterior of packaged food, shelves and the floor. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped foil lining the pot and pan shelf in the back areas. Chef removed the foil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
61
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
70
Feb 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed quiche pulled from oven at 1120am found at quiche (76F - Cooling) at 220 pm. Allowing 1 hour from cook temp to 135F . Correction by putting items in freezer for 15 min to quickly cool below 70F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened twist off coke bottle and a twist off water bottle stored in silverware holder with silverware at warewash drying area. Manager removed.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cornmeal stored on floor at dry storage closet with broken non intact lid and employee shoes stored on top. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no space for air drying the amount of dishes that the establishment uses. Manager states that they dry dishes with a towel.. all dishes must be placed in a way after washing that air circulation dries the dishes before stacking or placing for use.
16-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed large box of plastic wrap stored under paper towel dispenser at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
25-22-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bread in freezer opened and not recovered.
08B-12-5
67
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (61F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (63F - Cold Holding); bacon jam (63F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (65F - Cold Holding) stored on counter during rush period. Manager stated not on counter more than 1 hour and replaced in cooler to quickly recook to 41F within 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Operator states it is a service animal per guest.
35A-13-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks on cookline with no beard guard. Manager had employees add. And wash hands.
13-04-4
74
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker is installed before the splitter.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat foods in reachin cooler at cookline. Cook moved fish over raw burger. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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 emailed form to operator at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed rice and soup from 3 days ago with no date marks. Operator had employee date foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack at back cookline prep area.
24-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of flour and bread crumbs stored on floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old black residue buildup on handsink at bar area. Observed slimy buildup inside soda gun holster at bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and breadcrumbs with no common name label in dry storage.
02D-01-5
47
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Faded Bistro and Beer Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Faded Bistro and Beer Garden on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Faded Bistro and Beer Garden?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Faded Bistro and Beer Garden.

How does Faded Bistro and Beer Garden compare to other restaurants in Sebring?

Faded Bistro and Beer Garden most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.

Has Faded Bistro and Beer Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Faded Bistro and Beer Garden have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Faded Bistro and Beer Garden 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 Faded Bistro and Beer Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Faded Bistro and Beer Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.