MARKET RESTAURANT
1300 S FRENCH AVE STE 3C, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-321-7179
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2025, operator renewed during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018043860 | Jun 27, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Dianna C.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee styrofoam cup stored on top of paper towel dispenser, employee relocated
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -dishwashing area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -cooked potatoes container in rear reach-in cooler is broken
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. -employee discarded
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, employed drained and refilled, retested 75ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt container stored above microwave lacking label
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in glass door reach-in cooler, operator dated
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in front service area used to store sanitizer bucket and soiled pitcher, operator removed
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -short black reach-in cooler at front service, operator pulled toward the front
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice cream reach-in freezer at front service counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment doors/door handles -shelves underneath flat top grills -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above and around cookline
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 10ppm
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2025, operator renewed during inspection
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 70F, per operator stored in top of reach-in cooler less than 1 hour, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Diana
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom, operator states repairs are ongoing
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -triple glass door reach-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw bacon thawing at room temperature on prep table, employee relocated to reach-in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind cooking equipment -wall above/around triple sink
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -CHLORINE exceeding 200ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -raw shell eggs, provided time as public health control written procedures form, operator completed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -sausage links, per employee 7/27/2024, lacking date marking, employee dated
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple employee beverages on prep tables, employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag on table in dishwashing area, employee removed
Equipment in poor repair. -triple glass door reach-in cooler gasket torn -double glass door reach-in cooler at front service area leaking
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -left side reach-in cooler, operator installed new thermometer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -provided handwashing signs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelf underneath flat top grill has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. -employee discarded and refilled with bleach and water
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine at front counter
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -storage area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind service sink and ice machine at front counter
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of Imperial cooktop in kitchen soiled -shelves under griddles soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind service sink at counter, extending behind the ice machine to the wall, and including the vent
Food stored on floor.-box oil
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink
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.