ST JOHNS RIVER STEAK & SEAFOOD
550 N PALMETTO AVE · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High 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. -tested 2x 0ppm, operator contacted vendor requesting repairs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found -2 live, small flying insects over small plastic container with green scrub pads on shelf in dishwashing area -4 live, small flying insects over ice bin in bar area **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -bar soda gun nozzle soiled **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area used to store ice well lids, operator removed -handwash sink at far end of cookline being used to store plastic pitcher and whisk, employee removed -employee used handwash sink to fill stainless steel pots **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to ice machine, employee restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer spray bottles in front service area, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-53-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar glass washer, ran 3x, wash solution only reached 107F, operator contacted vendor requesting repairs **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -styrofoam cup on top of reach-in cooler, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer doorframe **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dishwashing area **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.