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YARDERY OF SANFORD

415 E 4 ST, Sanford FL 32771 · 407.878.2179

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905423
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -2 in bar area over handwash sink
High priority/35A-02-7
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect in bar area -1 live, small flying insect in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw cod stored over cooked pork on rack in walk-in cooler, operator relocated the cooked pork -raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat sauces in walk-in cooler, operator relocated the raw shell eggs
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -pizza press has an accumulation of grease and food debris -large white cutting boards on tops of reach-in coolers are significantly stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Pet dogs permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas.
Intermediate/35A-13-4
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Ceiling tiles displaced over entrance to walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor on left side of "Wood Stone" oven
Basic/36-73-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -breading container in reach-in cooler drawer, employee replaced
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. -over prep area in kitchen
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -left side of "Wood Stone" oven
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -kitchen swinging door
Basic/35B-05-4
The state's own report →
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -operator touched hamburger buns with her bare hand while removing from the oven
High priority/09-01-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards on top of prep table are stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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 prep table, employee removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -large puddle of grease underneath flat-top grill
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -operator has replaced one rack, planning on replacing the others
Basic/14-17-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw shell eggs stored over pickled onions, operator removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of ice machine by smoker has a light accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -multiple cutting boards stained -flat bread press
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -green solution spray bottle stored on triple sink drain board, employee labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly segregated from food to be served to the public. -walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor alongside oven has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4
Ice bucket stored on unclean surface between uses, operator relocated
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in cooler door gaskets -mop sink soiled -exterior of ice machine near smoker
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -tomatoes
Basic/08B-39-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls around mop sink
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -2 in bar area over handwash sink
High priority/35A-02-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area used as dump sink, ice present
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer spray bottles lacking labels in bar area, operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -exterior of large round trash can soiled -mop sink soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of cups stored on the floor in bar area, operator relocated
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container, operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards on top of prep tables
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. -Jerret
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled sanitizer spray bottle in bar area, operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee apron hanging off soda rack, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -sides of cooking equipment have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -reach-in cooler door gaskets soiled -mop sink soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in mop sink area
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container lacking label, employee labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 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. -make line cutting boards soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer bottle at bar
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine in bar area
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom not conveniently located and accessible to employees and customers. -women's bathroom has multiple corn hole boards stored in it, making it difficult to access. The men's bathroom is fully accessible.
Basic/32-19-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -throughout kitchen
Basic/23-24-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of flour and panko bins soiled -shelving on rolling rack in storeroom soiled -shelving around and on cook line soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -fan over customer soda machine soiled
Basic/36-50-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around mop sink soiled -wall behind ice bin in bar soiled
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice machine door soiled -reach in freezer gaskets soiled -can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -next to ice tea urn
Basic/12B-07-4
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -handwashing sink at bar
Basic/29-09-4
Light not functioning. -lights in hood flashing, not on continuously
Basic/36-62-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -areas around soda machine soiled
Basic/23-03-4/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.