JIMOTTI'S RESTAURANT
2545 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford FL 32773 · 407-952-3329
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sliced pork (44 - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015016605 | Mar 12, 2015 | May 4, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - sent via email
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - area near ice machine
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - area near walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - handwash sink next to ice machine
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over front area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at ware wash station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of flour bin and rice bin - hand wash sink next to ice machine - walk-in cooler fan cover soiled
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - area in front of walk-in cooler
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. - over prep counter - at back storage room
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw soft shell crab over cut vegetables at cookline - raw shrimp over tofu in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); - dumplings (44F - Cold Holding); - pork broth (50F - Cold Holding) Manager states had out during busy hours
Vacuum breaker missing on threaded faucet near women's bathroom
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - soft boiled egg for ramen bowls. Manager put asterisk on all menus.
No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink at dish station no soap and no paper towels
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. - small child in kitchen
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - observed at cookline cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - throughout kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - in ware wash station
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. - sleep/play area in a food storage area separated by cloth curtain and wooden blackboard panel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - bottom shelf of prep table - walk in fan covers dusty
Open dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - at back storage room
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at cookline - at dish station
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sliced pork (44 - Cold Holding)
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - provided to operator via email.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below equipment at cookline
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - in ware wash station
Food stored on floor. - pan of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - concrete floor in front of walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Sliced cucumbers covered with paper towel and Saran wrapped in walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at dish wash area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light yellow chemical in spray bottle not labeled at wait staff area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in cooler across from walk in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with flour and cornstarch at dry storage area In use tong stored on bar of table on cooks line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoon and plastic forks not inverted at wait staff station
Stored food not covered. Ginger and wasabi on cooks line not covered
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on bucket outside
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at cooks line
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in raw fish over other items (noodles, veggies
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White divider has a black mold like film
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On the cooks line behind the refrigerator line build up on the floor, on the cook side grease build up In prep remove mop ring
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White freezer needs to be defrosted
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In prep
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.