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114 W 2ND ST, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-415-4776

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats128
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905195
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee added chives to dish with bare hands
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 112 W 2ND ST, Sanford — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -white-chest freezer lid
Basic/14-71-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone and eyeglasses stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, employee removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 112 W 2ND ST, Sanford — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance, operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. -grits prepared and frozen on 12/3/2025, per employee removed from freezer today, employee dated
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked rice, per operator cooked on Saturday, December 6, 2025, operator dated
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and beside fryer
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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 -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. -citrus in bar area
Basic/08B-12-5
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 112 W 2ND ST, Sanford — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -provided Seating Change Evaluation form
Basic/51-15-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Jun 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

Recorded at 112 W 2ND ST, Sanford — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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, 10ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -compound butter 57F, per operator less than 1 hour, operator returned to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area, employee restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -provided Seating Change Evaluation form
Basic/51-15-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -green plastic lid on top of cut tomatoes, operator replaced
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off oven door handle, operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 112 W 2ND ST, Sanford — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -provided Seating Change Evaluation form. Please complete and email to derek.corey@myfloridalicense.com
Basic/51-15-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

Recorded at 112 W 2ND ST, Sanford — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee added chives to dish with bare hands
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cream sauce 51F, per operator stored on insufficient ice bath less than 1 hour, employee added ice to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -seared sesame crusted tuna
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -au jus in walk-in cooler, per operator prepared yesterday, lacking label, operator labeled
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -provided Seating Change Evaluation form. Please complete and email to derek.corey@myfloridalicense.com
Basic/51-15-4/Warning
Food storage container lids cracked or broken on chicken tortilla soup and au jus in walk-in cooler, employee removed lids and covered with plastic wrap
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spoon in standing water 75F, operator discarded water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/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 -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator discarded and refilled, retested 200 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 112 W 2ND ST, Sanford — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Operator is taking over an adjoining space and adding it to this license. The remodel involves electrical, ADA compliance retrofitting, possible relocation of refrigeration/freezing equipment. Operator has been advised to contact Plan Review.
Intermediate/51-16-7
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. -employee R needs training
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 112 W 2ND ST, Sanford — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -provided to operator via email
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food stored on floor. -box oil in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -freezer gasket in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4

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.