ALLEY AND FUEL
114 S PARK AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-328-4848
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect over handwashing sink in front service area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect over handwashing sink in front service area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwashing sink in smoker area used to store spray bottle, hose sprayer gun, and green scrub pad, operator removed
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -glass door reach-in cooler, operator moved forward
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink -floor underneath fryers
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled -walk-in cooler door -exterior of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Slow draining water in handwash sink. -men's bathroom
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. -two pairs of pliers stored on top of paper towel dispenser in smoker area, operator removed
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall over and under triple sink
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has a significant accumulation of pink/black mold-like substance
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in front service area used to store sanitizer bucket, employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in smoker area, employee restocked
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Rod
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment
Light not functioning. -multiple lights over kitchen
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to triple sink, employee installed waste receptacle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves underneath cooking equipment
Slow draining water in handwash sink in front service area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
May 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
May 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -coleslaw 46F stored in front counter "Coca-Cola" reach-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken 108F, per operator less than 90 minutes stored in front counter hot holding unit, operator turned up heat on hot holding unit to rapidly reheat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has a significant accumulation of pink, mold-like substance
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to "ALTO-SHAAM"
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in prep area
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Caitlynne
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath double door oven has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of dry goods containers soiled -mop sink soiled
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on beverage counter next to sanitizer bucket, operator relocated wet wiping cloth to sanitizer bucket
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -kitchen ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone and glasses over prep table in kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets of reach in freezer soiled and torn -wire racks near kitchen ice machine soiled a¿¿area around soda machine nozzles soiled in dining room
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored on the floor
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -cashier handled money with bare hands then put on gloves to assemble food without washing hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda dispenser taps on self serve in Fuel living room are soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -both ice machines (Fuel and the Alley)
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's and women's bathrooms in the Alley
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents and light shields soiled
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. -drink on front service counter next to steam table
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -bracelets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under and behind equipment in kitchen
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -men's toilet is out of order in the Alley, but urinal is functional
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -cornmeal
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.