Sandys Cafe 98
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
74
Score
Sandys Cafe 98 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Sandys Cafe 98's latest score is in line with the Sebring average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sliced turkey in reach in cooler. Operator stored eggs correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky pad traps not covered in dishwasher area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-23-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of sausage gray dented. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: gasket torn on reach in cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination: to-go boxes. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Five rusted cans of green beans and two dented. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Server washed hands and then turned off water without using paper towel. Server washed hands again and properly turned water off. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
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. One employee did not have. Provided operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast beef made 3/21 not date marked. Operator placed date mark on roast beef. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: gasket on reach in cooler on line.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at handwashing sink in dishwasher area.
29-11-4
52
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Two pounds of meatloaf dated 8/8 in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Two pounds of meatloaf dated 8/8 in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator shut lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind steam table on line.
36-27-5
50
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food over raw animal food: fish under raw beef not separated by cooking temperature . Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over blueberries in reach in freezer. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sandra Jones 1/14/19, other food manager 1/9/24 Always Food T. Andrews
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at line.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in freezer on line.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, utensils in back area and at prep area sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered: biscuits at waiting station. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at waiting station toaster area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flours not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
45
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher did not know to prime dishwasher for it to dispense sanitizer. Employee was educated. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of food container soiled in kitchen. Dishwasher cleaned . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Dishwasher did not have form signed. Operator had dishwasher sign.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey made three days ago per operator,no date mark. Operator date marked turkey . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit at cook line.
05-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
58
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler and on line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gasket torn at silver stand up reach in cooler.
14-11-5
74
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Lotion stored with single serve items by bathroom. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at waiting station.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in walk in cooler and behind dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandys Cafe 98 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sandys Cafe 98 on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sandys Cafe 98?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sandys Cafe 98.
How does Sandys Cafe 98 compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Sandys Cafe 98 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sebring average of 74.
Has Sandys Cafe 98's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sandys Cafe 98 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sandys Cafe 98 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 Sandys Cafe 98 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sandys Cafe 98 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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