Homers

1000 Sebring Sq, Sebring, FL 33870
American
Last inspected: Jun 8, 2023
9
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Homers has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 8, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The most recent inspection at Homers is from Jun 8, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 15 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

Restaurants in Sebring average 74, so Homers trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
9
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Doors of coolers and freezer not tight fitting and gaskets missing or broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old blackened debris on floor under equipment and along floor molding throughout kitchen. Observed walk-in cooler with old food debris and water on floor and under racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken or burn marks present on containers at clean dish storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-60-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at hot water heater area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in areas throughout establishment in coolers and kitchen and warewash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
70
Jul 30, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At side prep area near 2 bay prep sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-30: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed heavy condensation water dripping from condenser in cooler marked salad cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-30: Operator stated he has called Refrigeration repair to correct. Has put bus pan under unit to catch water until repair can be completed **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container for Non-time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling.all bulk containers at kitchen observed with heavily soiled exterior and interior lip/closure areas. Sugar, flours, brown sugar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-30: **Time Extended**
22-09-5
82
Jul 29, 2022
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Dishwasherload dirty dishes and then unload and stack clean dishes without washing hands. Inspector advised of necessity to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork,raw beef, raw chicken uncooked breaded onion rings in container togeather. All ones and some unpackaged all commingled togeather with juices combined in container. In walk-in labeled freezer #1 this unit is not operating as a freezer but as cooler.Foods not frozen.see stop sale **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork,raw beef, raw chicken uncooked breaded onion rings in container togeather. All ones and some unpackaged all commingled togeather with juices combined in container. In walk-in labeled freezer #1 this unit is not operating as a freezer but as cooler.Foods not frozen. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed waitstaff deliver dirty dishes and take out trash then handle straws and clean cups at wait station area without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed 4 floor drains located down cookline backed up and water standing on floor. Also drain at back prep and drain in warewash area backed up and water on floor . Employees tracking throughout kitchen onto coolers and all prep areas. **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed raw pork,raw beef, raw chicken uncooked breaded onion rings in container togeather. All ones and some unpackaged all commingled togeather with juices combined in container. In walk-in labeled freezer #1 this unit is not operating as a freezer but as cooler.Foods not frozen. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamers stored on counter at waitstaff area at 78F discarded by manager. prep 3 door glass upright cooler in kitchen at door to buffet area ();; cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); open tomato puree (48F - Cold Holding) prepped at 2pm, must be used by 6pm sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Dessert bar; vanilla pudding (61F - Cold Holding); tapioca pudding (61F - Cold Holding); cut cantelope (64F - Cold Holding); All foods on buffet unable to maintain at 41F or colder must have time stamp if using time as a public health control. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) must be discarded if not served by 8 pm **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken strips (128F - Hot Holding) Any foods unable to maintain at 135F or hotter on buffet must be time stamped and use Time as a public health control. Form given to operator. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dishwash area. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At side prep area near 2 bay prep sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at dishwash area with chemicals stored in basin. Unavailable for hand washing. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter waitstaff handsink., at side dirty dish drop off handsink, at kitchen beside 2bay prep sink. No paper towels at any handsink throughout the establishment except restrooms. manager added paper towels to all sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in salad cooler. Observed black growth along wall and floor joist and up walls. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container for Non-time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling.all bulk containers at kitchen observed with heavily soiled exterior and interior lip/closure areas. Sugar, flours, brown sugar. **Warning**
22-09-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed heavy condensation water dripping from condenser in cooler marked salad cooler. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy black and fuzzy white growth on fan covers in walk-in salad cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink glass stored in prep cooler at salad prep. **Warning**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homers on file is from Jun 8, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Homers compare to other restaurants in Sebring?

Homers most recently scored 9 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.

Has Homers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Homers have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Homers means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.