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SPRINGHILL SUITES SANFORD

201 N TOWNE RD, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-995-1000

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6903761
Grade history
MAR 24
MAR 25
MAR 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -melon, shredded cheese, cream cheese, milk, salsa, hard boiled eggs, operator marked timeframe on time plan
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. -apples, employee washed and wrapped
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -paper cup stored in chocolate chips, employee removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -white chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Open dumpster lids.
Basic/33-16-4
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
Basic/24-17-4
The state's own report →
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. -Karla
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 22, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 22, 2025 · Time Extended
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. -Karla
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. -10ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · 10ppm Time Extended
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/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended
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. -Karla
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
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. -10ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -operator sanitized food contact surfaces
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -melon, shredded cheese, cream cheese, milk, salsa, hard boiled eggs, operator marked timeframe on time plan
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
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. -Karla
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag stored on dry storage rack above open box of plastic knives, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoops stored directly on top of ice machine, operator removed
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -pre-cooked sausage patties stored in triple sink
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator states he will contact Ecolab
Basic/21-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket on reach in freezer torn/soiled
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind grease trap under sink
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -area around hand sink in kitchen 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.