STATION BAR AND GRUB
109 SOUTH PALMETTO AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-878-7433
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/2025, operator paid renewal during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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 walk-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle in bar area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken wings, per operator prepared on Wednesday, 1/7/2026, operator dated
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -over dishwasher
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves below cooking equipment
Single-service articles improperly stored. -open case of hinged trays stored on the floor in kitchen, operator elevated
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -utility lines behind cooking equipment
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards on tops of reach-in coolers are stained
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -light accumulation of debris on upper portion of doors
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind fryers has an accumulation of oil
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in freezer door gaskets -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris -walk-in cooler door -exterior of dry goods containers -inside bottom of single door reach-in freezer
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/2025, operator paid renewal during inspection
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -one on ledge above open ice bin in bar area, operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards stained -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -soda nozzles in beverage service area heavily soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at far end of bar being used to store bucket of candy, operator removed
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Chef Ryan arrived during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue solution spray bottle lacking label
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar dishwasher 90F
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent over triple sink
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment, operator removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handles of scoops in both chips and flour containers
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bar area dishwasher racks soiled -reach-in freezer door gaskets soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen soiled
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall over triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shrimp 48-53F, per employee less than 30 minutes stored on prep table, operator relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle behind bar closest to dishwasher -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen -underneath roll top lid of reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sinks in bar area
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. -Ray
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar area dishwasher 108F
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit, operator relocated towards front
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup stored in salsa in top of reach-in cooler, employee replaced with spoon
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on top of reach-in cooler, employee removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation, operator educated employee, employee put on beard guard
In-use knives stored in between walk-in cooler wall and electrical conduit.
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 -dish racks soiled -Exterior of seasoned flour container -walk-in cooler shelf lightly soiled
Walk-in cooler shelf with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall above grills -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of grease, food debris, and black, mold-like substance
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese in reach in under grill 47F and 49F. Less than 1 hour in drawer per operator. Removed by operator to walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in bar blocked by boxes
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -both hand sinks in bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. -one handsink in bar
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -handles and gaskets of reach in freezers located in mop sink area
Food stored on floor. -buckets in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour, sugar
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. -emailed plan to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of soda gun at bar soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in dish area soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under bar counters
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of soda machine next to kitchen -exterior of ice machine next to kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry
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.