Nutmeg's Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
67
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Nutmeg's Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Nutmeg's Cafe's latest score of 67 falls below the Sebring average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
86
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature. Butter left out since 11 or 12 per operator at butter (56F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded three pounds. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter left out since 11 or 12 per operator at butter (56F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded three pounds. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water at ice cream freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-23-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, and sugar removed from bulk not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cream cheese icing cupcakes 5 ea (70F - Cold Holding) ; TCS buttercream icing cup cakes 17 ea (70F - Cold Holding) at room temperature on counter display case.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese icing cupcakes 5 ea (70F - Cold Holding) ; TCS buttercream icing cup cakes 17 ea (70F - Cold Holding) at room temperature on counter display case.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handled bowl used to dispense sugar at bulk storage bin.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and keys beside cutting board on prep table where open food is being cut.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tongs used to dispense dessert not protected from contamination. Not covered and at top of display case where customers stand.
10-04-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee handle unwashed lettuce placed on cutting board at sandwich prep and cut without washing first. Employee was advised and washed lettuce and sanitized cutting board and washed hands, retrieved new knife before proceeding.
08B-39-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on bulk storage container of sugar and flour.
02D-01-5
50
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink inoperable from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: At callback handsink at cookline is inoperable. only one working handsink for establishment. Operator states plumber was called at this callback. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handsink at cookline inoperable no hot or cold water. No other handsink at this area. Only one handsink for establishment. 4 separate food prep areas in establishment. No handsink at slicer location, no handsink at cookline, no handsink at front counter where open food is located. Ice cream, iced covered cakes are made , cup cakes are dispensed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: At callback handsink at kitchen inoperable and other areas where food prep takes place has no handsink. ,slicer area,cookline, back food prep table beside walk-in cooler. No plan review has been submitted **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed use of areas changed handsink inoperable in kitchen no handsinks where needed. Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handsink at cookline inoperable no hot or cold water. No other handsink at this area. Only one handsink for establishment. 4 separate food prep areas in establishment. No handsink at slicer location, no handsink at cookline, no handsink at front counter where open food is located. Ice cream, iced covered cakes are made , cup cakes are dispensed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: At callback cup cake and dessert decorating area moved to area beside handsink. Plan still needed to be updated with plan review. Other food prep areas have been added and only one working handsink for establishment. Kitchen handsink is inoperable. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
74
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed several pieces of loaf meats with dates over 7 days or not dated. Corned beef dated 7/17, Ham dated 7/10,Corned beef dated 7/10,Roast beef dated 6/29, Roast beef dated 7/17, Turkey dated 7/18,Roast beef dated 7/12. Turkey no date, ham no date. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed several pieces of loaf meats with dates over 7 days or not dated. Corned beef dated 7/17, Ham dated 7/10,Corned beef dated 7/10,Roast beef dated 6/29, Roast beef dated 7/17, Turkey dated 7/18,Roast beef dated 7/12. Turkey no date, ham no date. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4
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 curry (129F - Reheating); lemon chicken rice soup (89F - Reheating) Reheating for 1hour 45 min in crock pot will not make temperature of 165 within 15 min at current location. Operator removed to quickly heat to 165F on stovetop. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03E-02-5
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 at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink inoperable from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handsink at cookline inoperable no hot or cold water. No other handsink at this area. Only one handsink for establishment. 4 separate food prep areas in establishment. No handsink at slicer location, no handsink at cookline, no handsink at front counter where open food is located. Ice cream, iced covered cakes are made , cup cakes are dispensed. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed use of areas changed handsink inoperable in kitchen no handsinks where needed. Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handsink at cookline inoperable no hot or cold water. No other handsink at this area. Only one handsink for establishment. 4 separate food prep areas in establishment. No handsink at slicer location, no handsink at cookline, no handsink at front counter where open food is located. Ice cream, iced covered cakes are made , cup cakes are dispensed. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 handout at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles at hot water heater area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep employee wearing watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed large hole in wall where plumbing comes out beside mop sink. Large hole at floor under dish dry rack, hole in wall at dish dry rack located about 3 foot up wall. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle/knob of glass cake cover at front counter. Food contact area of togs contact knob/ hand contact area of lid. **Warning**
10-20-4
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 handles of scoops touching foods in drink powder mixes at drink prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in water found at 129F . **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powders at drink prep area unlabeled with common name. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
27
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Intermediate - Microwave missing handle broken off.
14-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added paper towels to handsink at waitstaff station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area behind spouts and ice chute on soda machine with old food debris buildup. Observed fan cover in walk-in cooler with brown sludge and condensation on cover. Observed brown sludge on ceiling in front of condenser fan.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Raw wood used to mount mop sink to wall. Wood must be sealed with wipeable paintbor wood sealer.
36-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing at mop sink area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles and tiles not fitted in ceiling with open gaps in dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee with hair pulled back and loose strands dangling and tucked behind ears with loose bangs.
13-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall beside mopsink, and beside hot water heater.
36-24-5
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 scoop handle in contact with sugar n bulk container. Observed scoops for smoothie mixes in contact with food.
10-01-5
47
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced Turkey dated 8/12. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); potatoes salad (44F - Cold Holding); Observed items in reachin prep top over filled in containers. Not at 41F. Advised to lid these items to hold cold from unit when not at peak service. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 at 128Fand 130F after 2hours of reheat. Manager put in Microwave reheated stirred and set 2 minutes before temperature is checked must reach 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.leaving roast and couscous in cook pot turned off and lidded on counter. Waiting for roast to cool to hand pull. Manager placed couscous in metal pan spread thin and placed in cooler. Manager cut roast and placed on pan on cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet dirty wipe cloth stored on basin of handsink at 3 Bay Area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls not inverted and blender parts stored on top shelf beside back door,Not protected from contamination of dust.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drink on prep table with open foods and cutting board.
12B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on microwave and roaster oven broken or missing.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of Kens dressing, and bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler Observed case of bread crumbs and pasta stored on floor at back dry storage under shelving.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed hole in wall under and beside dish dry rack with exposed insulation.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to-go boxes and cups stored on floor at back storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed onions and leafy greens stored ver boiled unshelled eggs on walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed several location with unfinished concrete or drywall.
36-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet at 3 bay.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nutmeg's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nutmeg's Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nutmeg's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nutmeg's Cafe.
How does Nutmeg's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Nutmeg's Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Nutmeg's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nutmeg's Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nutmeg's Cafe 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 Nutmeg's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nutmeg's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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