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H&M RESTAURANT

2016 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-322-0520

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6900162
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 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 3x, 10ppm, operator changed sanitizer solution, retested 50ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -interior of microwave in rear storage area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -multiple bowls stored sugar container, operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles over front service area have apparent water damage
Basic/36-32-5
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -operator posted
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of white chest reach-in freezer -exterior of microwaves
Basic/23-03-4
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Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes 58F, per operator less than 1 hour stored on cookline next to fryer, operator relocated to steam table to rapidly reheat
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/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. -raw shell eggs, operator marked time
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -evidence that the handwash sink in the kitchen is being used as a dump sink, food debris present
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. -Elder, provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Grease receptacle lid open.
Basic/33-29-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Basic/21-03-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm
Basic/21-07-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 58F, per operator stored on prep table less than 1 hour, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked green beans and macaroni and cheese lacking date marking
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee clothing stored on top of ice machine, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave over handwash sink has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 71F and pancake mix 79F, per operator less than 2 hours stored on top of prep table, operator placed under Time As Public Health Control
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave in front service area has a light accumulation of food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots and pans, operator inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee speaker stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -multiple wet wiping cloths stored in stainless steel bowl
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both bathrooms
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone above prep table in kitchen
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. -pickle bucket in storeroom
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -corrected by operator
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -can of Raid on floor near hand sink
High priority/41-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage patty 90 minutes per operator 108-121F Operator placed back on flattop to reheat, rechecked 30 minutes later 194f
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer in kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both women's and men's bathroom doors
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent and tiles over kitchen entrance
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainess pots and pans on storage shelf
Basic/24-05-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on drink service table
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone at prep table
Basic/40-06-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. -pickle bucket in storeroom
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -microwave exterior
Basic/23-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic gallon jugs
Basic/25-32-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. - coffee filters on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -cloth at sink in kitchen
Basic/21-12-4

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.