Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
39
Score
Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works has been inspected nine times since 2022. Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Sebring facility scores 74, putting Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
58
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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 employee at the register, then touch her glasses and proceeded to get ice cream cones to put ice cream in them, stopped her educated on the importance of handwashing. Employee willingly discarded cones and washed her hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili in a crock pot at the front counter at( 127F-hot holding), employee stated changed twenty minutes ago, explained needs to be reheated to 165 and held at 135 degrees. Employee reheated to 165 degrees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed a package of raw hot dogs stored over dill pickles in the reach in cooler located in the kitchen, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed checkered trays upright on top of microwave, employee turned them over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in the mop bucket not correctly air drying.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in reach in cooler at the front counter containers of relish, sauerkraut, and peppers removed from original containers but not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (129F - Hot Holding) in crock pot at front counter. Operator says opened 1 hour ago and chili was fresh from can 1 hour ago. Operator turned heat up to reheat to 165F then hold at 135F or hotter. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed customers inside with dog at table. Operator had not inquired if the dog was a service animal. Provided operator with information regarding service animals. Operator spoke to customers and they left with the animal. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to interior restroom not fully self closing. Not meeting door jamb.
32-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open box of single service cups on floor at hall to bathroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed raw unsealed wood panel that sinks at front counter are mounted on.
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed splatter of debris on wall and on mopsink.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed candy crumbles on containers with no common name in refrigerator at front counter.
02D-01-5
61
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: At callback observed bottom of door not sealed. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); operator dropped sink to remake. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee working with open foods and touching single service with long artificial nails.
13-05-4
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. Inspector provided form via email at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at back kitchen Frigedaire. Employee moved thermometer from freezer to refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils observed old white debris on Diner stored with clean dish ware.
16-48-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator dumped to remake at correct ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
47
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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 front counter person throw items in trash can and wipe hands on sweatshirt then proceed to handle single service items at front counter and scoop ice cream without washing hands. Employee was retrained. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed package of raw burger with package of egg roll wrappers on top and touching meat package in reach on cooler. Operator removed raw meat to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
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 via email at inspection. **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. Inspector provided form during inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed container of spoons and container of small tasting spoons stored jumbled in large container, not all handles in same direction. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
52
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container with old partial label at clean dish storage.
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer turn test strip black 200+ppm. Corrected by adding more water to test to 100ppm.
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water bottle at food prep not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
78
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hotdogs on steamer holding at 129F since 11am. See stop sale.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaner spray bottle stored with single service containers and clean cooking utensils and beside bags of chips. Under front counter. Employee moved chemicals to correct location **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed nuts and other toppings with no label of common name on containers at front counter. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works.
How does Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works 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 Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sebring Soda and Ice Cream Works is inspected around three times per year on average.
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