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NEGRIL SPICE

114 SANFORD AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-878-2726

Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904554
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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. -provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $260

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022015419Jan 31, 2022Aug 11, 2022$160
4--2018031377Apr 30, 2018Oct 17, 2018$100

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave has a light accumulation of grease and food debris, operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwashing sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Equipment in poor repair. -right side door gasket torn on "true" reach-in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer -left side white chest freezer in front service area
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -front counter hot holding unit
Basic/05-09-4/Repeat Violation
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwashing sink in kitchen -handwashing sink in front service area
Basic/33-38-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink in kitchen leaking from faucet while in operation
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area have apparent water damage
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath/behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -front counter hot holding unit
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink in kitchen leaking from faucet while in operation
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken 46F, raw chicken 49F, cooked chicken 46F, cooked chicken 48F, operator called repair technician
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -plantains 112F-136F, per operator less than 1 hour stored uncovered in steam table, operator covered to reheat, retested 30 minutes later, 127-133F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -operator washed hands in triple sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in front service area used to store red sanitizer bucket, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area have apparent water damage
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath/behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of raw chicken stored on the floor in kitchen, operator relocated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -front counter hot holding unit
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink in kitchen leaking from faucet while in operation
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee filled sanitizer compartment with quaternary ammonia sanitizer and sanitized food contact surfaces
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw fish stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler, employee reorganized walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -curry chicken patty 118F, per operator stored in hot holding cabinet less than 90 minutes, operator turned up heat on hot holding cabinet to rapidly reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
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
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue cleaner solution spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -glass door reach-in cooler, thermometer moved to front
Basic/05-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phones stored on top of microwave, employee removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -open case of raw chicken stored on the floor in walk-in freezer, operator relocated -bucket of chopped chicken stored on the floor in walk-in cooler, operator relocated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryer have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink in front service area spraying water all over while in operation, operator states parts have been ordered -handwash sink in kitchen leaking from faucet while in operation -both triple sink faucet leaking
Basic/29-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over ketchup in glass door reach-in cooler, operator relocated
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes 103F, per operator stored in pot on stove less than 1 hour, operator turned up heat to rapidly reheat to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
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
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink in kitchen, operator repaired
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles with apparent water damage, operator states landlord is aware of continuous leak
Basic/36-32-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -yellow cutting board
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. -reach-in cooler door gasket, operator states repairs have been scheduled
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -glass door reach-in cooler, operator installed new thermometer
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 10ppm, operator added more chlorine, retested 150ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee pulled up sleeves and proceeded to handle single serve containers without washing hands
High priority/12A-28-4
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -2 single serving vacuum packed servings of salmon, and 5 of tuna, were not removed from packaging prior to thawing despite having instructions to do so printed on the packaging. Disposed of on site by operator
High priority/01B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice 121F, less than 1 hour per operator. Operator increased temperature
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -sheet pans stored on floor between equipment on cook line
Basic/24-07-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -doorknob handle in front counter area
Basic/14-71-4
Food stored on floor. -oil boxes in storeroom
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging on patty cabinet handle
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interiors of microwaves soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -2 cases of plastic cups on floor. Operator states they were delivered in error and are awaiting pickup
Basic/25-05-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken over corn in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -mop sink at back door
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. -patty cabinet
Basic/05-04-4
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -in kitchen
Basic/36-32-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind 3compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.