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GEORGES TAVERN

1011 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407 732 6372

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905406
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 04/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -white reach-in cooler
Basic/05-09-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on top of white chest freezer behind bar
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -"Ace" buckets used to transport ice used as food
High priority/14-15-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2025 · -operator ordered training materials, training class is scheduled for 12/10/2025 Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's bathroom
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -"Ace" buckets used to transport ice used as food
High priority/14-15-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store dishes, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -men's bathroom
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's bathroom
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 04/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store plastic red basket, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of insulated cups stored on floor in dry storage, operator relocated
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store bowls and utensils, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. -Genesis
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled blue solution spray bottle behind bar
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee personal food stored with marinara
Basic/08B-49-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lids.
Basic/33-16-4
Slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-20-5
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 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/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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. -emailed form to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in kitchen
Basic/22-08-4

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