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WOP'S HOPS BREWING COMPANY

419 S SANFORD AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-878-7819

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905103
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2025
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at/warewashing machine. -CHLORINE
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at/warewashing machine. -CHLORINE
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic soufflé cup stored in bleu cheese crumbles, operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. -mop sink plumbing disconnected
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -blue cutting board stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue solution spray bottle lacking label, employee labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -bleu cheese container corner broken, employee replaced container
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout kitchen grease and food debris
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2025
High priority/50-17-3
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryer
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer has a light accumulation of food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Wayne
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gasket on the freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease at thevfryer
Basic/36-73-4
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. -provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at make station soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -provided form to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5

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.