The Chicken Chop

107 W Center Ave, Sebring, FL 33870

Other

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Chicken Chop appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Sebring restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**

14-04-4

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner updated license while I was here, application #1702950. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

50-17-3

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed mushrooms in a black carry out bag in reach in cooler in the prep area.

14-31-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator wearing a watch while handling food.

13-07-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed sauce cups on the front counter not inverted, operators turned over. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment using splashless chlorine. Operator sent out for plain chlorine from sister company. **Corrected On-Site**

22-48-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/23

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wipe cloth stored on sink basin of handsink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean kitchen utensils,spatulas,spoons, stored with food contact surfaces up on counter at kitchen.

24-05-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed condiment cups used to dispense foods onto customer bowls by employees.

14-01-5

Aug 17, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at bathroom. Corrected onsite.

27-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Chicken Chop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Chicken Chop on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Chicken Chop?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Chicken Chop.

How does The Chicken Chop compare to other restaurants in Sebring?

The Chicken Chop most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sebring average of 74.

Has The Chicken Chop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Chicken Chop have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Chicken Chop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Chicken Chop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Chicken Chop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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