MICHELADAS Y MARISCOS EL DOCTOR
1220 SANFORD AVENUE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-807-7077
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. -emailed to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -yellow splitter on hose bibb on rear of building
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Shrimp Cocktail, Shrimp Ceviche, Shrimp Aguachile, Ceviche Tostadas, and Campechana, operator marked items on menu
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -inspector provided Oyster Consumer Advisory and operators posted
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear kitchen door -side kitchen door leading to outdoor seating area
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pizza reach-in cooler: pizza sauce 46F, cooked onions 52F, cooked mushrooms 48F, shredded mozzarella 52F, cooked peppers 52F, operators placed foods on ice baths and moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool, rechecked 30 minutes later: Pizza sauce 35F, cooked onions 37F, cooked mushrooms 43F, shredded mozzarella cheese 41F, cooked peppers 40F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -yellow plastic splitter on hose bibb on rear of building
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler ambient air thermometer reading 50-53F, operating discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in men's bathroom, operating restocked
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -lower portion of pizza reach-in cooler, moved towards front
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in women's bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside, lower portion of pizza reach-in cooler and door gaskets have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Open dumpster lids.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -kitchen door -exit door off of dining room
Slow draining water in handwash sink next to pizza oven
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall to right of fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 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. -in use dishwasher, tested 0ppm
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -splitter on hose bibb in rear of building
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -pre-cooked meatballs in lower portion of reach-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled -white cutting board on reach-in cooler stained -inside of reach-in freezer in storage area soiled
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked sausage in lower portion of reach-in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple solution spray bottle hanging off host station lacking label, operator labeled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind grease trap
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -tops and sides of fryers -exterior of black microwave -top of stove has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons, operator inverted
Stored food not covered. -ham in white chest freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above and behind stove/fryers
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pasta portion 51-53F, per operator less than 2 hours stored overfilled in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated excess to bottom of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
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 double glass door reach-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave soiled
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, operator received via email during inspection
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Equipment in poor repair. -triple door reach-in cooler middle door hanging down
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind dishwasher has an accumulation of grease and food debris
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -both men's and women's bathrooms, provided handwashing signs
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to pizza oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -left side of double oven has an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of microwave soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door off of kitchen next to white chest freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. -pack of pizza boxes stored on floor next to handwash sink, operator relocated
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -at rear of kitchen
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -in walk in cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -on dish rack.
Equipment in poor repair. -salad reach in cooler out of order. Operator states that repair is scheduled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -on dish rack
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. -emailed to operator
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -both certified food managers' certifications expired 12/23.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -two tanks for soda machine in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Cambro containers on dish rack
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. -2 boxes oil jugs
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -emailed to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -table top under soda dispenser in kitchen soiled -floor fan soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -full steam pans on floor
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -black spoons near salad cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe near soda machine in kitchen
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -walk in freezer not operating
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -side door in restaurant opening to outside
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under equipment in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's and women's bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters are soiled -vent area of reach in cooler -dish machine and racks
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe near soda dispenser in kitchen
Oct 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -mozzarella cheese 48F, meatballs 47F, heavy cream 48F. Moved to reach in freezer and cooler by operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -nozzles on soda dispenser in kitchen -can opener -cutting board on salad reach in cooler
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in freezer not operating
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -side door in restaurant opening to outside
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under equipment in kitchen
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. -water on top of plastic lid in walk in cooler. Container is directly under the cooling unit.
Food stored on floor. -in walk in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's and women's bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters are soiled -vent area of reach in cooler -dish machine and racks
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe near soda dispenser in kitchen
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.