LEE'S FAMOUS RECIPE CHICKEN
1905 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-323-3650
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found -2 live, small flying insects found in rear prep kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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, 0ppm, operator replaced hose into sanitizer bucket, retested, 0ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -front service area reach-in cooler: portions of coleslaw 44F and potato salad 46F, per employee less than 4 hours stored above fill line, employee relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken strips 122F-130F, per operator less than 30 minutes
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwashing sink next to office: water only 71F, operator states new hot water handle has been ordered
Drain cover(s) missing. -floor drain in front of prep table with tea machine
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -unwrapped plastic spoons in front service area
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken tenders 121-124F, per operator stored in hot holding cabinet less than 20 minutes, operator increased temperature on holding unit to rapidly reheat
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to ice machine has no running water
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's bathroom
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in cooler floor
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sinks in women's and men's bathrooms, provided handwashing signs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of large round trash cans
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls over mop sink soiled
Jun 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -1 in front counter area -1 near back door area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Pepsi soda nozzle in drive thru area soiled
Bathroom facility not clean. -mirror in right side unisex bathroom soiled
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. -large gap in calking on handwash sink in right side unisex bathroom
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door, operator states repairs are scheduled
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease and food debris in grout lines and broken tiles in fryer area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -fry area
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -scoop in mashed potatoes, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf and inside cabinet underneath soda dispenser has an accumulation of debris
Open dumpster lids.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -2 live, small flying insects found in rear prep kitchen
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink, operator relocated
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb over mop sink.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -hot holding cabinets
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door and frame has significant damage, operator states repairs have been scheduled
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk-in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -walk-in freezer
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -both handwash sinks in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of hot holding cabinets on cooking side
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -rear kitchen door propped open, 2 live, small flying insect in rear prep area, operator closed door
Stored food not covered. -"Magnesol" fryer powder stored uncovered.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee packaging food failed to wash hands multiple times prior to putting on gloves
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried chicken 127F and fried chicken tenders 123F stored in middle hot holding cabinet, operator turned up heat on hot holding cabinet to rapidly reheat
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb above mop sink.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -all 3 hot holding cabinets
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink near fryers used to store basket, employee removed
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk-in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -coleslaw and potato salad in front service area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of double door oven -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of flour containers -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 0ppm, operator installed new chlorine sanitizer, retested 50ppm
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door and frame damaged
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken/missing floor tiles underneath fryers
Hole in or other damage to wall. -paint peeling on wall above triple sink
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -dry storage room
Multiple light shields damaged/in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -white folding table soiled -dish racks soiled -sides of fryers have a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
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. -provided form to operator
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -shoes on shelf next to breading in storeroom
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind ice machine
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -bags of breading stored under open box of ceiling tiles
Hole in or other damage to wall. -under time clock
Open dumpster lid.
Wire shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -storage area -walk in cooler
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in drive thru hand sink.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Hole in or other damage to wall.,behind ice machine,
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/2023
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bib next to handwashing sink -hose bib over mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade near dish area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in prep area
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sinks in rear prep area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans over sink
Equipment in poor repair. -door and wall of walk in cooler -walk in freezer fan guard missing
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -underneath prep table
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster and grease receptacle.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -paint peeling above three comp sink
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -lights in dry storage area over dry goods
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aide Procedures poster and posted by operator
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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