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SULLIVAN

116 E 1 ST, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-878-2530

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6905289
Grade history
NOV 23
JUN 24
DEC 24
JAN 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 2, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 2, 2026 · Admin Complaint
Apr 9, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at entrance to bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at entrance to bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ice buildup in upstairs reach-in freezers.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink at entrance to bar, provided handwashing signs
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. -open pvc pipe underneath bar
Basic/29-05-4
Water draining onto floor surface from underneath handwash sink at entrance to bar
Basic/29-03-4
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at entrance to bar closest to the kitchen being used to store various items
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -yellow solution spray bottle stored in bar area lacking label, operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/27-16-4
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
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -2 sets of tongs hanging off oven door handle, employee removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in right side unisex bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has a light accumulation of debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Equipment in poor repair. -door gaskets to the make cooler are ripped
Basic/14-11-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the mop sink
Basic/42-01-4
Nov 13, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Accumulation of brown substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided one to operator via email
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation

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.