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
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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 **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw oysters stored above baked potatoes and raw gator meat stored above clam chowder in walk-in cooler, operators relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -center reach-in cooler drawers: raw scallops 50F, raw shrimp 52F, raw grouper 52F, crab cake mix containing cooked crab meat 52F, per operator less than 90 minutes, employee relocated all foods to walk-in freezer to cool rapidly **Warning**
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA **Warning**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -cooked chicken wings **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -multiple sanitizer spray bottles in bar area lacking common name, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area, hot water handle spins -handwash sink in front service area, per employee hot water turned off due to continuous leak, employee states plumber has been contacted **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 14
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
05-11-4Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -lower portion of left side reach-in cooler at cookline, operator relocated to front **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottled water stored on dish drying rack, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -center reach-in cooler drawers not holding proper temperature **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath dishwasher heavily soiled **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -multiple knives stored between wall and soap dispenser, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink at entrance to cooking area and handwash sink in bar area, signs state "HAND WASH ONLY", provided handwashing signs **Warning**
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to ice machine **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of large round trash cans heavily soiled -top of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above, behind, and underneath dishwasher heavily soiled with black, mold-like substance **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink at entrance to cookline leaking **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:56 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.