PARK AVENUE TAKEOUT
1203 S PARK AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407.688.2333
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken wings 114-127F, per operator less than 1 hour, operator reheated to 200F
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -operator states the landlord is supposed to replace
Ice buildup in "Frigidaire" reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator states professional cleaning is scheduled for this Sunday
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in salt container, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator states professional cleaning has been scheduled
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks in service area, operator reorganized
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt container
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler to left of cooking equipment: sliced cheese 52F, per operator less than 1 hour overfilled, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool -reach-in cooler on left side of kitchen: raw catfish 47F, raw tilapia 47F, raw beef 47F, raw basa 48F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken wings 114-127F, per operator less than 1 hour, operator reheated to 200F
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -chlorine exceeding 200ppm, operator diluted with water
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. -menu states "Red Snapper", operator serving snapper, operator corrected menu
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks in front service area
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear kitchen door blocked by pvc pipe, operator removed
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw fish stored over unwashed lettuce in white reach-in cooler, operator relocated lettuce to a different reach-in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef stored over raw fish in lower portion of white reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment, operator removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -operated posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 2x, 0ppm, operator added more chlorine sanitizer, retested 100ppm
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -multiple white cutting boards stained throughout the kitchen
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. -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. -Myung
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles over kitchen with apparent water damage, operator states the landlord will be affecting repairs
Light not functioning over center of kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of plastic spoons stored on the floor underneath the front counter, operator relocated
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw beef and raw fish thawing at room temperature in large bowl, operator relocated to reach-in cooler
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen
Sep 26, 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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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -handle on refrigerator/freezer
Equipment in poor repair. -refrigerator/freezer has excessive liquid in bottom of unit
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. -box of oil
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.