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
Sams Club 1 23 284
Target 1 15 249
Wawa 1 14 433
Blue Bell Creameries 1 0 0
Chevron 1 282 1,197

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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)

Sanford Amoco FDACS Retail

2623 S Orlando DR, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Winn Dixie # 2306 FDACS Retail

1514 S French Ave, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

R K J Wholesales INC FDACS Retail

363 Gordon ST, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Autozone # 4859 FDACS Retail

3450 S Orlando DR, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Central Florida Bakery INC FDACS Retail

3995 Saint Johns Pkwy, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Wholesale Bakery

Target # 1966 FDACS Retail

1201 WP Ball Blvd, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Cvs Pharmacy # 05195 FDACS Retail

4639 W State Road 46, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Sanford Gas LLC FDACS Retail

217 S Park Ave, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Winn Dixie Liquor #2303 FDACS Retail

1512 S French Ave, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Walgreens # 6970 FDACS Retail

3803 S Orlando DR, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Kevins Corner Store FDACS Retail

2001 S French Ave, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Donuts to Go II FDACS Retail

1414 W 1st ST, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FS

Hillery's Kitchen FDACS Retail

2051 SIPES AVE, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

B&b Discount Beverage FDACS Retail

3820 S ORLANDO DRIVE, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet w/Significant Food Service AND/OR Packaged Ice

Adventure Bakery LLC FDACS Retail

415 Specialty PT, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Wholesale Bakery

Publix 1864 FDACS Retail

4181 E SR 46, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

E-z Liquor FDACS Retail

4101 W State Road 46, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Sanford Food Mart FDACS Retail

1301 W 25th ST, Sanford

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

Radiant Pharma LLC. FDACS Retail

101 Gordon ST, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Dietary Supplement Manufacturer

Scrumptious Sweets FDACS Retail

346 Misty Grove Ln, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)