Galati's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
70
Score
Galati's Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Sebring average 74, so Galati's Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of cooked pasta and container of ham prepared yesterday and no date mark, owner date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand wash sink near the oven.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on the shelve in food preparation area.
40-06-5
Basic - 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 in container of flour, owner corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler, owner put one in there. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
70
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over garlic and wing sauce in walk in cooler, owner moved to different shelve. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by side door, owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Operator stated lasagna pulled last night from reach in freezer dated for September 2025.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. E. Jackson could not provide proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container without a handle in the flour bin, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler two pans of mushrooms not covered, owner put lids on the pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
58
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink located by oven and side door, with a pan and bucket of cloths in it, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 oil on the floor next to the oven, owner picked up the oil and put on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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 in a container of sugar was down in the sugar in the kitchen on the shelf, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed French fries in the reach in freezer not covered, owner put a cover on them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of ranch removed from original container put into bottles not labeled in the reach in cooler near the wait staff area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
70
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops for flour and pasta. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a ladle in 70F standing water. Operator removed the ladle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
90
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Sep 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or substance. Ceiling Vent cover missing at pizza make line.
36-34-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
86
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.observed employee pop cheese in mouth while cutting cheese. Corrected, retrained employee washed hands and returned to work. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty. Fan cover on condenser in walk-in cooler with black debris.
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Galati's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Galati's Restaurant on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Galati's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Galati's Restaurant.
How does Galati's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Galati's Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Galati's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Galati's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Galati's Restaurant 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 Galati's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Galati's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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