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SANFORD HANGAR BAR

3730 SR E FL 46, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-878-1925

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6905395
Grade history
JAN 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections trending down, 23 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. -per operator, establishment is operating on septic, operator is unable to provide their operating permit
High priority/28-08-4/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. -operator states she submitted an application with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection for their septic system and has not had any response
High priority/28-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle in bar area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -evidence the handwash sink in the bar area is being used as a dump sink, sliced lemon present
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
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Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -men's bathroom door
Basic/32-02-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -operator posted
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
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Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. -per operator, establishment is operating on septic, operator is unable to provide their operating permit
High priority/28-08-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. -per operator, establishment is operating on septic, operator is unable to provide their operating permit
High priority/28-08-4/Warning
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -spray hose at bar triple sink, operator relocated
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area used for food preparation, strainer present
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Open dumpster lids.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Water draining onto floor surface. -drainage hose from ice bin dripping on floor, operator relocated to floor drain
Basic/29-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 live, small flying insects in men's bathroom in urinal area
High priority/35A-02-6
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink, triple sink at bar, opera relocated
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
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, per operator opened on Sun, 12/1/2024, operator dated
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle soiled, operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink behind bar used to store strainer with lemons, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -both bathrooms, operator closed
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Dumpster overflowing garbage. -operator contacted waste company
Basic/33-14-4/Corrective Action Taken
Hole in or other damage to wall. -walls above mop sink
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in men's bathroom, provided handwashing signs, operator posted
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. -men's bathroom
Basic/32-17-4
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's room
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of True beverage cooler near office door is soiled
Basic/23-03-4

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.