SULLIVAN
116 E 1 ST, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-878-2530
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -establishment remodeled and moved their kitchen to a licensed facility next door
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -establishment remodeled and moved their kitchen to a licensed facility next door
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Robert Michael Smith expired on 8/11/2025
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -establishment remodeled and moved their kitchen to a licensed facility next door
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. -tested 3x 0ppm, repair technician ran new sanitizer line, retested 50ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at entrance to bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at entrance to bar
Ice buildup in upstairs reach-in freezers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink at entrance to bar, provided handwashing signs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. -open pvc pipe underneath bar
Water draining onto floor surface from underneath handwash sink at entrance to bar
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at entrance to bar closest to the kitchen being used to store various items
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -yellow solution spray bottle stored in bar area lacking label, operator labeled
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink at end of bar closest to kitchen
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 reach-in cooler lid, employee removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -2 sets of tongs hanging off oven door handle, employee removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in right side unisex bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has a light accumulation of debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Line cook not certified
Equipment in poor repair. -door gaskets to the make cooler are ripped
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the mop sink
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of brown substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided one to operator via email
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.