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
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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 0ppm, operator refilled sanitizer solution, retested 50ppm , **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 7
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -half n half in bar area glass door reach-in cooler, per employee opened more than 24 hours, operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Shaniel
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -blue oyster cutting board has an accumulation of debris
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to triple sink, operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink next to triple sink, employee cleared **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer spray bottle in bar area lacking label, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-53-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar area dishwasher 88F
Basic 12
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -raw salmon, employee cut packages **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple employee beverages stored on shelf above clean stainless steel bowls, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -apron hanging off dish drying rack, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -front edge of ice machine in dishwashing area
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -behind cooking equipment
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -missing tile on floor in front of triple sink
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -multiple foods stored on the floor in walk-in freezer, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup on walk-in freezer doorframe.
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -scraper tool stored on top of dishwasher, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall in dishwasher area has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance in sealant **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:29 PM.
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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.