Oscar's Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
47
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Oscar's Family Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Sebring restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Dec 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with beard guard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups in the wait staff with water in between and a stack of pans with water in between on the shelf in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf's in the reach in cooler rusted and pitied. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under the sink next to the dishwasher in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage (52F - Cold Holding); America cheese (53F - Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 45 minutes . Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Raw shell eggs stored on the cook line on time as a public health control with no time mark. Owner stated the eggs were on time for approximately 1 hour. Owner placed a time mark on the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under the hand washing sink in the wait station area.
29-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pot and pan rack in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in the dishwasher area.
38-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on the exterior of packaged food in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the ice from the packaged food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
50
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed lime away stored above clean dishes in the dish area. Operator moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain pills and airborne stored over food products in the kitchen. Operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Observed the dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator changed the sanitizer and retested it at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over milk in the cook line reach in cooler. Operator moved the milk. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for their cold buffet product that is served form 11-2 everyday and then tossed afterwards. Emailed the operator a copy which they then printed and filled out. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the ware washing hand sink with no sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food product containers stored on the floor of the kitchen,dry storage area, and walk in cooler. Operator placed some on a shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed numerous employee drinks stored above food prep areas.
12B-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the shared employee restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dish machine with debris build up. An employee started to clean it. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-21-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exterior door leading to the walk in cooler not self closing.
35B-03-4
30
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed faucet at prep sink with hose added and open end in sudsy water with no vacuum breaker stalled.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed beans (128F - Hot Holding) food not stirred with frequency to maintain hot hold temperature throughout product cook stirred and brought food to 165F throughout. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed back prep area handsink blocked by chair . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk sugar at storage area not covered. Manager provided cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wipe cloth stored on prep table. Manager removed to dirty linens. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Kitchen staff bathroom door not fully closed.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Kitchen bathroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk food, beans,sugar, and plastic bottled drinks stored on the floor at dry storage. Manager put all on shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
37
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
95
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waitstaff cooler ; sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); butter (62F - Cold Holding); butter blend (64F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); salsa (54F - Cold Holding) Observed cookline reach in cooler with raw shell eggs (61F - Cold Holding); ham (54F - Cold Holding); hash browns (52F - Cold Holding); home fries (64F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding) Foods on cookline in cooler less than 4 hours must use or discard by 12noon. Salsa made this morning moved to another cooler to quickly cool to 41F within 3 more hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed waitstaff cooler ; sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); butter (62F - Cold Holding); butter blend (64F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed ice stored on top of beef Pattie's and sausage over bread in freezer. Manager rearranged freezer . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ground sausage over ready to eat gravy and corn in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Operator adjusted machine to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
45
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. Operator re primed to correct. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap stored with and touching bagged bagels at handsink beside toast station. Operator moved breads away. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed saices,soup,roast, beans in walk-in cooler uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed pan with old label at clean dish storage.
16-46-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at back prep handsink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in bus pan with old debris under prep table.
24-06-4
58
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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 0 ppm corrected to 100 ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs on counter found at 71F operator states they have been out for two hours and he will discard by 11am if not served.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at wait station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scout in contact with sugar in bulk container.
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in reach in prep cooler uncovered at kitchen prep cooler. Butter,soups,beans,boiled eggs, blueberry sauce, olives In walk in cooler observed uncovered pork roast, beans,soup,salsa.
08B-12-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oscar's Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oscar's Family Restaurant on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oscar's Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Oscar's Family Restaurant.
How does Oscar's Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Oscar's Family Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Oscar's Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oscar's Family Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Oscar's Family Restaurant 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.
How often is Oscar's Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oscar's Family Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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