Sanford — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Sanford, Florida has 290 food establishments with 3,918 inspections on record. 4 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 93%, above the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 5.8 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Mel's Family Diner in Sanford on March 3, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated April 2026.

290Facilities
3,918Inspections
4Closures 2026
93%Pass Rate
5.8Avg Violations
96FDACS Retail
34Stop-Sale Orders

Sanford Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Sanford 93% Pass Rate 93%
Florida Average 86.2% Pass Rate 86.2%
Sanford 5.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.8
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Sanford 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38
Florida Average 1.46 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.46

Sanford Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Pdq Restaurant - Sanford, Fl 2 Call Back - Complied
H&m Restaurant 6 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens 16 (4 high) Warning Issued
Pupusas & Burritos Grill 1 Call Back - Complied
Cheddar's Casual Cafe 8 (1 high) Warning Issued
Ciros Ny Pizza 13 (4 high) Warning Issued
Pdq Restaurant - Sanford, Fl 9 (2 high) Warning Issued
Springhill Suites Sanford 6 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bliss Bistro and Social 10 Warning Issued
Jersey Mike's 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sanford Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
36 Proper ventilation 1,427
23 Chemical properly stored 1,231
14 Food contact surfaces 1,179
22 Consumer advisory 929
29 Proper sewage disposal 690

Sanford Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

81Actions on Record
$25,385Total Fines
$330Avg Fine
$1,200Largest Fine
53Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Mar 3, 2026 Mel's Family Diner $800 4--2025069811
Nov 24, 2025 5th Element Indian Restaurant $800 4--2025064334
Jan 5, 2026 Just Food 5059 $400 4--2025064839
Jan 12, 2026 Casa China $300 4--2025075544
Mar 3, 2026 Buster's Bistro $300 4--2025073654
Jun 2, 2025 Mel's Family Diner $240 4--2024072475
Oct 6, 2025 Mel's Family Diner $240 4--2025038371
May 19, 2025 China II $200 4--2025035989
Sep 4, 2025 Subway #851 $200 4--2025060866
Mar 30, 2026 Soul Wingz Catering $200 4--2026012219

Sanford Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

149Fire Violations
62Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Other fire safety violation 58
Exit blocked or locked 42
Missing boiler certificate/report 23
Propane tank stored inside building 11
Fire extinguisher in red zone 8
Cooking without hood suppression 7

Sanford Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Sanford has 96 FDACS-regulated facilities with 219 inspections on record and 34 stop-sale orders issued.

96Retail Facilities
219FDACS Inspections
34Stop-Sale Orders
1Orders in 2026

Sanford FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
7-eleven-29920a-341374 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Sams-club-4785-414119 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Sams-club-4785-414119 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Sams-club-4785-414119 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Sams-club-4785-414119 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Sams-club-4785-414119 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Sams-club-4785-414119 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Sams-club-4785-414119 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Sams-club-4785-414119 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Sams-club-4785-414119 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…

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Sanford FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 27
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food 18
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 17
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not 12
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 12

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Sanford Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
7-Eleven 4 84 2,423
Circle K 3 108 1,668
Winn-Dixie 2 212 797
Smoothie King 1 16 362
Walgreens 1 1 743
Bimbo Bakeries 1 0 2
Charleys Philly Steaks 1 12 102
Dollar Tree 1 9 1,110

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Sanford: Notable Restaurants

Sake House

Sanford · Most Closures

49 inspections 430 violations 4 closures

Casa China

Sanford · Most Closures

27 inspections 327 violations 3 closures

Le's Pho

Sanford · Most Closures

28 inspections 243 violations 2 closures

Ichigo Ichie Buffet

Sanford · Most Inspected

46 inspections 737 violations 1 closures

La Mexicana #7 Restaurant

Sanford · Most Inspected

46 inspections 468 violations

Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Sanford · Recently Inspected

20 inspections 126 violations

Sanford: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 4 253 0
Dominos 3 93 0
Burger King 3 283 0
Chipotle 3 91 0
McDonalds 3 221 0
Popeyes 2 158 0
Chick-fil-a 2 133 0
Ihop 2 337 1
Taco Bell 2 223 0
Wendys 2 179 0

Sanford Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Sanford?
Sanford, Florida has 290 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Sanford?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Sanford is 93%. The Florida state average is 86.2%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Sanford this year?
4 food establishments in Sanford have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Sanford?
The most frequently cited violations in Sanford are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Sanford?
Subway has the most locations in Sanford with 4 establishments.
How does Sanford compare to the Florida state average?
Sanford has a pass rate of 93%, which is 6.8 percentage points above the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 5.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Sanford?
Food establishments in Sanford have an average of 13.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Sanford been assessed?
Food establishments in Sanford have been assessed $25,385 in fines across 81 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $330 and the largest single fine was $1,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Sanford restaurants?
149 fire safety violations have been documented across 62 food establishments in Sanford. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Sanford inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Sanford, Florida has 96 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 219 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Sanford?
FDACS has issued 34 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Sanford, including 1 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Sanford Restaurants & Food Establishments (283)

New Life Nutrition FDACS Retail

2524 Park DR Sanford Ave, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

Dollar Tree # 0551 FDACS Retail

241 Towne Center Blvd, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Fancy Fruits & Produce of Lake Mary FDACS Retail

308 W LAKE MARY BLVD, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Batter to Platter LLC FDACS Retail

2660 Jewett LN, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Wholesale Bakery

7-eleven # 29920a FDACS Retail

4085 W State Road 46, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Sam's Club # 4785 FDACS Retail

1101 Rinehart RD, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

The Compak Companies LLC FDACS Retail

751 Cornwall RD, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Juice, Non Carbonated

Ssp America Commissary FDACS Retail

1290 Red Cleveland Blvd, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Major Food Distributor

McR Nutrition FDACS Retail

2621 S Orlando DR Ste 4, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

Blue Bell Creameries FDACS Retail

500 Gordon ST, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Cold Storage

Evergreen Sweeteners FDACS Retail

2200 Country Club RD, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Other Non Perishable Processor

Todd's Quality Tomatoes INC FDACS Retail

2350 N Beardall Ave, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Major Food Distributor

Harvest Valley II INC FDACS Retail

2963 Stonewall PL, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Major Food Distributor

Lil Sammy's Mini Mart FDACS Retail

101 S French Ave, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Dragon Banh Mi FDACS Retail

503 SANFORD AVE, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Nd's Corner Store FDACS Retail

1800 S French Ave, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Circle K Store # 2110 FDACS Retail

5690 W State Road 46, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

7-eleven #37092a FDACS Retail

4955 County Road 46a, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Sanford Convenience and Deli INC FDACS Retail

315 S Poplar Ave, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Noor Food Mart FDACS Retail

1805 Historic Goldsboro Blvd, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice