CHRISTOS
107 W 1 ST, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-320-0799
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 04/01/2025, operator renewed during the inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -interior of ice machine -white cutting board on hot holding unit
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of stand-up mixer -exterior of ice machine -dish racks -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -container of medicine stored over glassware, operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler drawers: lasagna 49F, raw ground beef 52F, cooked chicken wing 53F, roast beef 50F, gyro meat 50F, employee relocated all foods to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked mushrooms 106F stored on prep table, relocated to hot holding unit to rapidly reheat, retested 140F -marinara sauce 116-126F, per operator less than 2 hours stored in hot holding unit, operator turned up heat on unit, retested 136F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -interior of ice machine -white cutting board on hot holding unit
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -reach-in cooler drawers
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on reach-in cooler, employee removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of stand-up mixer -exterior of ice machine -dish racks -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -soiled dry wiping cloth stored on cutting board at hot holding unit
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls around dishwasher
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -multiple wet wiping cloths on prep tables
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -hand sanitizer stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple white cutting boards stained throughout the kitchen
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink next to walk-in cooler and ice maker: hot water turned off, operator turned back on
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -styrofoam cup stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee keys and cell phone stored on shelf over reach-in cooler, employee removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -cut leafy greens container in top of salad reach-in cooler corner broken off
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, employee removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance, grease, and food debris
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor, employee elevated
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -pizza reach-in cooler not holding proper temperature while having food stored in it, operating called for repairs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ice machine air filters soiled -exterior of large, rectangular food containers are soiled -dish racks soiled -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
May 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 04/01/2025, operator renewed during the inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -top of pizza reach-in cooler: ham 68F, roasted tomatoes 53F, mozzarella cheese 53F, pizza sauce 49F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked mushrooms 82F, per employee stored on prep table in kitchen less than 2 hours, employee placed mushrooms on flat top grill to rapidly reheat, retested 15 minutes later 166F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of ice maker next to walk-in cooler has an accumulation of has an accumulation of black/pink, mold-like substance -inside of ice bin at beverage service station soiled -inside of microwave at cookline gas an accumulation of grease and food debris -white cutting board stained on top of reach-in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage stored on top of white cutting board, employee removed
Equipment in poor repair. -pizza reach-in cooler not holding proper temperature while having food stored in it, operating called for repairs
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer
Ice buckets stored on floor between uses, operator relocated
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine, operator relocated
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to walk-in cooler, provided handwashing signs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ice machine air filters soiled -exterior of large, rectangular food containers are soiled -dish racks soiled -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked mushrooms 74-78F, per operator stored on prep table less than 4 hours, employee relocated to flat top grill to rapidly reheat to 165F or above
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of ice machine soiled -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -walk-in cooler: bucket of alfredo sauce, per operator prepared on Tuesday, 11/19/2024, operator dated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -orange solution spray bottle lacking label
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dish area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag on dish drying rack, employee removed
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -green handled tongs hanging off of oven door, employee removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ice machine filters -plastic behind soda nozzles
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -bucket in dish room hand sink
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent above cookie cooler soiled -vent in dry storage area soiled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -sunglasses above prep table
Food stored on floor. -bread on freezer floor
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -around doorframe and fans. Per operator the doorframe heater is under repair
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -both microwaves in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -sink in prep room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of pizza reach in cooler/lowboy -lid of ice well in front of soda dispenser soiled -backsplash of soda dispenser soiled -interior of reach in salad cooler/lowboy
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards throughout kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath equipment in dish room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on refrigeration units soiled throughout kitchen -exterior of ice machine
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 110 oz can Lakeside light red kidney beans
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ground beef 48F, roast beef 47F, meatballs 49F, cooked pasta 47F. Products from drawers under grill. Operator states product in unit less than 2 hours. Operator added ice packs to each drawer of unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards throughout kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine next to walk in cooler -ice bin under soda taps in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phones throughout kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath equipment in dish room
Food stored on floor. -bucket of sauce in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on refrigeration units soiled throughout kitchen -exterior of ice machine
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