TUFFY'S BOTTLE SHOP & LOUNGE
200 S MYRTLE AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 323-208-2141
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found -4 live, small flying insects in music venue area bar
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found -4 live, small flying insects in music venue area bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine next to package walk-in cooler, operator cleaned
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -soapy water spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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Faucet handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. -hot water faucet handle in Suffering bar left side handwash sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -mop sink area, operator states repairs are scheduled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -package walk-in cooler green shelves -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 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/ -Daniel St. Pierre, expired on August 11, 2025, National Registry
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -front bar soda gun nozzle soiled, operator cleaned
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in "Suffering" bar area, employee restocked
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. -front of house employees
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor in mop sink room
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -mop sink room -entrance to kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in kitchen -handwash sinks in "Suffering" bar area, provided handwashing signs, operator posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled -handwash sink next to mop sink soiled
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area, operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 45-47F stored in bottom of double door reach-in cooler, operator relocated to reach-in freezer to rapidly cool, retested 30 minutes later 43F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda gun nozzle in main bar soiled -small white and green cutting board stained -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of has an accumulation of black and pink, mold-like substance
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sinks in "Suffering" bar area -handwash sink "Music Box" bar area, provided handwashing sign, operator restocked
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag hanging off of food storage rack, employee removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -mop sink room floor heavily soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor at entrance to kitchen
Light ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sinks in "Suffering" bar area -handwash sink "Music Box" bar area, provided handwashing sign
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of sugar container soiled -handwash sink next to mop sink soiled -mop sink soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -walk-in cooler door soiled
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheese in reach-in cooler, operator relocated
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -exterior door to service area
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -forks and knives at pick-up window, operator inverted
Mar 15, 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
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice bin in kitchen
Ceiling tile missing. -in room next to stage
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -near kitchen
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -front bar sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. -mop room
Accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine in kitchen and mop room
Ceiling tile missing. -over door in liquor storage room -over ice machine in liquor storage room -over reach in freezer adjoining kitchen
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food prep area. -cove molding coming loose in SB bar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind and under ice machine and reach in cooler in kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -near kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -outdoor bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of beverage case in front bar soiled -exterior of kitchen ice machine soiled/dusty -exterior of beverage case in SB bar soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -door leading outside from kitchen
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.