PDQ RESTAURANT - SANFORD, FL
1610 RINEHART RD, Sanford FL 32771 · 407.792.1763
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken patty 144-178F, operator dropped back in fryer to complete cooking 189F
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -various broken floor tiles in fryer area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -breading reach-in cooler: raw chicken 49-50F and buttermilk 46-47F, operator placed lids on products, establishment lined breading reach-in cooler compartment with plastic, plastic blocking cold air flow -front line reach-in cooler: sliced cheese 58F, shredded cheese 59F, operator placed on ice to rapidly cool
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. -Sink and Surface 848ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwashing sink in rear prep area blocked by pressure washer
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -breading reach-in cooler: establishment lined breading reach-in cooler compartment with plastic, plastic blocking cold air flow -front line reach-in cooler: ambient air temperature thermometer reading 52F
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk-in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease in broken tiles in fryer area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -various broken floor tiles in fryer area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler fan cover hanging down -walk-in cooler light fixture hanging down
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk-in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -fryer/grill area
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Light not functioning. -in walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fryer equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler door and gasket
Open dumpster lid.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -waffle fries 72-122F, per operator less than 10 minutes, operator reheated to 207F
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -rear prep area/walk-in cooler entrance
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in rear prep area, operator states she is working on laminating the sign that I provided at the last inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of hood over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken patty 144-178F, operator dropped back in fryer to complete cooking 189F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spicy chicken patty 111F and spicy chicken tender 118F, per operator stored in hot holding unit less than 30 minutes, operator discarded.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind fryers
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in rear prep area, provided handwashing signs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink in rear prep area drain pipe disconnected, operator reconnected
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall and pipe behind fryer -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in prep area blocked by trash can, operator relocated
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in dishwashing area, operator restocked
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in dishwashing area, operator restocked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue solution spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -raw chicken
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris -wall in dishwashing area has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -buttermilk for dipping raw chicken 44F@11:37am. Operator placed bag of ice in container. Buttermilk checked again @ 11:52 40F.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in dish area soiled
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -per operator, repair tech is scheduled to return today. Operator is using 3 compartment sink for all dishwashing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on prep table. Operator counseled employee
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -on dish rack in dish area. Removed by operator for rewashing/rinsing/sanitizing
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind chest freezer in dish area -floor drain next to ice machine
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -pallets, street sign, cardboard
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets soiled in cook line reach in coolers and freezers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -containers in clean dish area.
Open dumpster lid.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -used to catch overflow from dairy mix machine. Removed by operator.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -caulked area above 3 compartment sink soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar rolling bin at drivethrough pickup area -breading bins in prep room
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -coached employee
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -beverage dispenser area in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -keys, phone on front counter -purse next to drive through register over supply shelf
Equipment in poor repair. -LBC oven not in use
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor drain next to ice machine
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -pallets
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lower shelf under drive through register soiled -dish machine racks soiled -exterior of ice machine soiled -exterior of soda machine in dining room soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above 3 compartment sink soiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -near mop sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under shelving in walk in cooler -behind chest freezers
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -cardboard, pallets
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of soda machines in dining room -exterior of ice machine soiled -shelving under LBC ovens soiled -exterior of reach in freezers soiled -dry storage shelving soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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