The Deep South Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2023
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Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for The Deep South Bar & Grill. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2023. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Note that The Deep South Bar & Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 18 violations compared to roughly 28 violations earlier on.
That's lower than the typical Sebring restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Sep 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 22 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 8 droppings at hot water heaters. Chew hole on wall under shelving in same room. Adjacent room where liquor bottles are stored has 6 droppings under shelving. Follow day callback per Kimberly Torbert at 1:24 PM. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods in ice bath not at 41F or below. egg wash (63F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); slaw (54F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (71F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (70F - Cold Holding all foods must be discarded by 3pm. Operator given Forms for time as a public health control. Observed walk-in cooler unable to maintain foods at 41F. fish (44F - Cold Holding); butter (43F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (43F - Cold Holding); ambient air in walk-in at 43F (43F); black beans (42F - Cold Holding); gravy (43F - Cold Holding) Repair called. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishmachine area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket stored on front of handsink at dishwasher area. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at bar used to store sanitizer bucket. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at cookline and 3 bay sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Observed open sewer line at back of establishment. Not capped off. **Warning**
29-05-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed open cement basin filled with grease and grey water outside back door. **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Warning**
36-60-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.coffee filters not covered at waitstaff area. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall made of unsealed wood under 3 bay sink. **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed cabinet made with unsealed wooden legs and bottom structure at bar in dining area. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over prep sink area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed employee restroom in kitchen dirty. **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. No cove molding at bar floor under 3 bay sink. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches, dead beetles along wall area in storage room.Follow day callback per Kimberly Torbert at 1:24 PM. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed twist off drinks stored in cookline freezer. Manager moved to segregated area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hood filters missing in hood system. **Warning**
36-63-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Floors sticky throughout the dining areaFloors with dust and old debris buildup along walls and under shelving at back kitchen storage and under kitchen equipment heavy grease buildup. Old debris accumulation at bar floor under counter. Floor of dining area sticky. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed open fluorescent light with no shield at ice machine area at back. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.Observed establishment has no working mop sink. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slimy black residue in soda gun holster at dining room bar. **Warning**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Deep South Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Deep South Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 23, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does The Deep South Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
The Deep South Bar & Grill most recently scored 6 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.
Has The Deep South Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Deep South Bar & Grill have averaged around 18 violations per visit, down from roughly 28 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Deep South Bar & Grill 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.
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