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2101 S FRENCH AVE · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3350680
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8369940
DBPR license6900950

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#17High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. – stomach remedy on spice shelf **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. – raw fish over potatoes, double door cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – reach in cooler by grill. sliced tomato 47F, chopped tomato 46F, shred cheese 47F, cooked potato 46F. In unit 3 hours per operator. Operator is moving all product to walk in cooler and lowering thermostat in unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#20High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs, 1 hour **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – insecticide stored on ice machine **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener in dish room **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -steel wool in handwash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#24Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -potatoes boiled and sliced yesterday, gravies from 2 days ago **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 16

#1Basic16-15-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. – dish machine racks **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -plastic squeeze bottles stored on floor of storeroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. – open beverage containers on cutting board, shelf over slicer **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer in back room next to hand sink lid is off hinges **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -areas underneath and behind equipment throughout entire kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -chest freezer next to back door -chest freezer next to dish area **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic38-01-4

Basic – Lights are soiled -over grill area **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – hand sink – soap dispenser – paper towel dispenser – top of refrigerator -exterior of all cooking equipment soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door does not close completely **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. – old, unused equipment cluttering back area: old ice machine, reach in cooler, sink **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. – unwashed lettuce over slaw – unwashed tomatoes over bread- walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe under handwash sink leaks -leak under dish sink in back room **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt in storeroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.