CAFE PERKS
2101 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford FL 32771
Last inspected Oct 9, 2025 · 10 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -9 rodent droppings in cabinet underneath handwash sink in women's bathroom -1 rodent dropping on top of small bucket of spackling compound in cleaning supplies cabinet Employee removed and cleaned area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025015917 | Mar 7, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2019055975 | Oct 22, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 | — |
| 4--2019045829 | Sep 9, 2019 | Oct 2, 2019 | — |
| 4--2018051238 | Sep 19, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Danielle Rose 7/30/2020
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer on rear prep table
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both women's and men's bathrooms
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -lower portion of wall behind dishwasher
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in cooler/freezer. -in white chest freezers -on walk-in cooler equipment
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -stand-up white reach-in cooler, operator installed ambient air temperature thermometer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris -shelf below hot holding table -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dishwasher
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink drain pipe leaking into bucket
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator added chlorine sanitizer, retested 50ppm
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -cookline floor
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -2 lids on food in hot holding table
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -left side of cookline next to fryer
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -"sandwich bar" reach-in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -"sandwich bar" reach-in cooler
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 2x, 10ppm, operator refilled sanitizer solution, retested 50ppm
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside/behind roll top lid of reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -slicer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms
Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen
Mar 7, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside/behind roll top lid of reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -slicer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -multiple operators used handwash sink in kitchen to fill sanitizer buckets
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. -Lord Carl
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms
Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -significant accumulation of grease and food debris on floor behind cooking equipment -floor underneath dishwasher has a significant accumulation of debris
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf underneath flat top grill has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryer have an accumulation of grease and food debris -top and side of stove has an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -mop sink soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls behind cooking equipment and handwash sink in kitchen have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk in dishwashing area soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen
Mar 7, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -9 rodent droppings in cabinet underneath handwash sink in women's bathroom -1 rodent dropping on top of small bucket of spackling compound in cleaning supplies cabinet Employee removed and cleaned area
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. -raw shell eggs held under Time As Public Health Control at cookline, operator marked time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside/behind roll top lid of reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -slicer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -multiple operators used handwash sink in kitchen to fill sanitizer buckets
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. -Lord Carl
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -degreaser spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms
Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -significant accumulation of grease and food debris on floor behind cooking equipment -floor underneath dishwasher has a significant accumulation of debris
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -open cases of coffee stored on the floor in dry storage area, employee relocated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf underneath flat top grill has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryer have an accumulation of grease and food debris -top and side of stove has an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -mop sink soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls behind cooking equipment and handwash sink in kitchen have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk in dishwashing area soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -raw shell eggs lacking time, per operator less than 1 hour, operator, marked time
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in prep area, operator installed paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in prep area, operator installed soap
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooke potatoes, per operator cooked on Monday, 9/17/2024 lacking date marking
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tiles under equipment on cookline
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -set of tongs hanging off oven door handle, operator relocated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan on shelf above reach-in cooler has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryer/stove have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind flat top grills have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator added more chlorine, retested 50ppm
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind equipment at soda station in wait area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezers in back prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 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. -sanitizer level 0 per cent. Operator has called technician
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -corned beef hash 51F removed from can and sliced at least 24 hours. Disposed of by operator. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -hash browns 63F, potatoes81F out 2 hours per operator. Advised operator to place on Time as a Public Holding form.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. -behind tables and dish machine in prep area -behind water heater area in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener and holder soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -dish area. Corrected on site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -employee P has not signed form. Employed 30 days per operator
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -has plan for other items. Advised to add raw shell eggs to it
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cough medicine above serving spoons in storage area, tools over storage containers in storage area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind equipment at soda station in wait area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezers in back prep area
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice machine next to walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks
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. -pressure washer stored next to walk in cooler in prep area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dish machine
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener in dish room
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. - dish machine racks
Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer in back room next to hand sink lid is off hinges
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -chest freezer next to back door -chest freezer next to dish area
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
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. - stomach remedy on spice shelf
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw fish over potatoes, double door cooler
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.
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
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - insecticide stored on ice machine
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener in dish room
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -steel wool in handwash sink
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
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. - dish machine racks
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -plastic squeeze bottles stored on floor of storeroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - open beverage containers on cutting board, shelf over slicer
Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer in back room next to hand sink lid is off hinges
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -areas underneath and behind equipment throughout entire kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -chest freezer next to back door -chest freezer next to dish area
Lights are soiled -over grill area
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
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door does not close completely
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - old, unused equipment cluttering back area: old ice machine, reach in cooler, sink
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed lettuce over slaw - unwashed tomatoes over bread- walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe under handwash sink leaks -leak under dish sink in back room
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt in storeroom
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.