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CELERY CITY CRAFT

118 S PALMETTO AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407 915 5541

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats224
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905246
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -roll-top reach-in cooler: cream cheese 45-48F, per operator less than 1 hour, operator relocated to a different reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathroom doors
Basic/32-04-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -roll-top reach-in cooler, operator installed a new ambient air temperature thermometer
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop bucket soiled -exterior of dry goods containers -hood filter over fryer has an accumulation of grease
Basic/23-03-4
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -roll-top reach-in cooler in kitchen
Basic/29-49-6
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall over storage area in the corner of the kitchen
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. -right side reach-in cooler door gasket
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · -operator contacted gasket repair company Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
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, operator states professional cleaning has been scheduled
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around mop sink -wall underneath triple sink
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken wing 47F, krab 48F, cut cabbage 48F, raw chicken 49F, per operator all foods less than 3 hours, operator called for repairs and relocated foods to reach-in coolers to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal bag stored on top of rice cooker that is currently cooking rice, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -right side reach-in cooler door gasket
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
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, operator states professional cleaning has been scheduled
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks at self-service condiment station, employee inverted
Basic/25-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around mop sink -wall underneath triple sink
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw tuna stored over produce in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored directly above cooked chicken wings, operator reorganized walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. -Sushi rice, operator marked time
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -green hose in outdoor seating area
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area: water turned off due to continuous leak, operator states professional repairs have been scheduled
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms
Basic/32-04-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor around kegs in walk-in cooler
Basic/36-22-4
Floor in disrepair. -walk-in cooler entrance
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler, operators state professional repairs are ongoing
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging off of fryer door handle, operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area, operator discarded.
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw tuna stored above unwashed avocados in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored on top of a bag of leafy greens
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. -sushi rice, operator marked time
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb with green hose attached in outdoor seating area
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside lower portion of left side reach-in cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl stored in flour container, operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor in disrepair. -entrance to walk-in cooler
Basic/36-17-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer/prep table has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4
Food storage container cracked or broken, operator discarded
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of hood system -exterior of dry goods containers -walk-in cooler door/gasket -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above service window
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Water draining onto floor surface. -water leaking from plumbing device onto pavement in outdoor seating area
Basic/29-03-4
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cooked chicken wings 88F, per operator stored in walk-in cooler more than 4 hours
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside, lower portion of right side reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -left side reach-in cooler, operator moved toward front
Basic/05-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board resting on top of triple sink faucet
Basic/14-09-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs stored on floor in walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in cooler door gaskets soiled -inside of reach-in freezer has an accumulation of food debris -mop bucket heavily soiled -exterior of dry goods containers soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above reach-in coolers soiled
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets of bar reach in freezer soiled -exterior of ice machine soiled -
Basic/23-03-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -fans in kitchen
Basic/36-50-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -around ice machine area in kitchen
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 85°f in kitchen. Out of cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 85°f in kitchen. Out of cooler overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under prep table soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease and dust in kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from faucet at mop sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.