Market 27
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Market 27 has nine inspections in the public record. Market 27 was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Avon Park restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of corn and 1 can of refried beans on the shelf in back of kitchen dented, owner voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed chlorine test strips expired, owner order new ones and showed the order for them. **Corrected On-Site**
16-43-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in the French fries on cook line, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff area, not air drying properly. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on handle of oven, owner moved to top. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler behind front counter, owner put one in there. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
64
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to condiments in the front counter area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sanitized the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with or over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers stored over ready to eat ham and cooked eggs in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the cucumbers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
23
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (107F - Hot Holding); meatballs (128F - Hot Holding) Chicken in hot hold for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Meatballs not stirred to promoate even heating throughout. Operator turned heat to high and will reheat to 165F within 2 hours and will then stir often enough to maintain 135F throughout product.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken in hot hold for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
13-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at waitstation. Employee added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees at front counter plating foods and dipping ice with wristbands,bracelets,watches on wrists.
13-07-4
58
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade plastic bins used to store dry pasta at back kitchen.
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta held from night before at pasta hold cooler (); pasta (57F - Cold Holding) manager discarded and turned cooler down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink at slicer area blocked by carton.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at handsink at mopsink area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at drink dispenser.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hung on front of pizza oven handles on kitchen.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor at end of kitchen.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed wet wipe cloth stored on handsink splash guard at back kitchen.
21-12-4
50
Apr 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 handout via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old food debris on blade at back prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with rubber bracelet preparing foods on cookline.
13-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Operator states it is on schedule to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-23-4
64
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 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. Found at 0ppm chlorine. Manager called repair and set up 3 bay to sanitize dishes until dishmachine is corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 16 oz beans and 1#10 can corn. Manager removed from service **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored over clean utensils on clean dish drying rack. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed splash from handsink land on prep top cooler at pizza make table. Sauce compartment of cooler partially open with spoon sticking out causes possible contamination of sauce. Suggest splash guard installed at handsink. Manager removed spoon and closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in holder with slimy water and on contact with slimy water at side of ice machine. Manager sent holder and scoop through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed brown scale or food debris stain on interior of lean pan at clean dish drying storage. Manager removed from use. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager put back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
55
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attached no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed soups on front display not heated to 165F within 2 hours. Employee stated Items were put on heat at 920am at 1115 soups were found at vegetables beef soup (135F - Reheating); broccoli cheese soup (98F - Reheating); chili (113F - Reheating); tomato soup (118F - Reheating) . Soups were put on stove to reheat to 165F rapidly and then will be placed on front counter to hot hold at 135F or hotter. all soups reheated to above 170F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed sign at mopsink area directing employees to dump mop water outside due to clogging drain. **Warning**
28-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at front counter filled with ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handsink at pizza make table with no hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice cream bowls at front counter not inverted or covered from above contamination on shelf behind ice cream cases.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee behind front food service counter eating from bowl. Observed bowls of Mac n cheese with forks on them sitting at end counter near ice machine. Manager retrained employees and had them wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food with fork on top stored on cooler over establishment food at back prep area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets not sealing at 3 door reach in at office area. Gaskets cracked and broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at dry storage closet at dough room. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Market 27 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Market 27 on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Market 27?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Market 27.
How does Market 27 compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
Market 27 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Avon Park average of 76.
Has Market 27's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Market 27 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Market 27 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 Market 27 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Market 27 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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