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
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
Pdq Restaurant - Sanford, Fl 2 Call Back - Complied
Ciros Ny Pizza 13 (4 high) Warning Issued
Pdq Restaurant - Sanford, Fl 9 (2 high) Warning Issued
Cheddar's Casual Cafe 8 (1 high) Warning Issued
Springhill Suites Sanford 6 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jersey Mike's 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bliss Bistro and Social 10 Warning Issued

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
Mar 30, 2026 Soul Wingz Catering $200 4--2026012219
Oct 22, 2025 Just Food 5059 $200 4--2025066304
Apr 17, 2025 La Mexicana #7 Restaurant $200 4--2025026668

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
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 12
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not 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
CVS 1 9 1,009
Hywaze 1 440 37
Publix 1 53 1,789
Smoothie King 1 16 362
Walgreens 1 1 743

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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
Chipotle 3 91 0
Dominos 3 93 0
Burger King 3 283 0
McDonalds 3 221 0
Taco Bell 2 223 0
Wendys 2 179 0
Tropical Smoothie 2 32 0
Marcos Pizza 2 86 2
Kfc 2 99 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)

Vw Bravo Supermarket FDACS Retail

2921 S ORLANDO DR, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Publix Super Markets INC. #1864 FDACS Retail

4181 E SR-46, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

The Mountain Muse LLC FDACS Retail

218 Magnolia Ave, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

The Liquor Store FDACS Retail

1303 S Sanford Ave, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

That's Nice Ice & Water FDACS Retail

202 W Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Chevron Food Mart FDACS Retail

3001 S Orlando DR, Sanford

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

Vibes Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

3806 S Orlando DR, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Mommas Baked Goods INC FDACS Retail

1180 Central Park DR, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Wholesale Bakery

Planet Smoothie Establishment # 414685 FDACS Retail

5030 W State Rd 46 Ste 1024, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store wiFS. Inspected By: BONNIE KRONZ,

Wayne Densch INC FDACS Retail

2900 W. First Street, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Duty Free #2364 FDACS Retail

1250 Red Cleveland Blvd, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

The Vitamin Shoppe # 0775 Establishment # 365193. FDACS Retail

1516 Rinehart RD, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store Inspected By: BONNIE KRONZ,

Circle K # 2049 FDACS Retail

4140 E State Road 46, Sanford

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

Las Freaking Fresas FDACS Retail

2621 S Orlando DR Ste 8, Sanford

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

Smoothie King Sanford FDACS Retail

1629 Rinehart RD, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

A1 Indian Grocery and Fresh Meats FDACS Retail

1645 Rinehart RD, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Bimbo Bakeries Usa INC. FDACS Retail

535 N Elder RD, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Vw Publix 0641 FDACS Retail

5240 W State Road 46, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Chronic Guru FDACS Retail

303A E 1st St, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Upsala Grocery FDACS Retail

300 Upsala RD, Sanford

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