Sanford — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Sanford, Florida has 294 food establishments with 3,967 inspections on record. 5 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 92.5%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.8 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford, shut down May 11, 2026 for roach & fly activity.

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 May 2026.

294Facilities
3,967Total Inspections
5Closures 2026
92.5%Pass Rate
5.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Sake House 49 430 4
Casa China 27 327 3
Le's Pho 28 243 2
Marco's Pizza 25 79 2
Ichigo Ichie Buffet 46 737 1

Sanford Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Sanford 92.5% Pass Rate 92.5%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Sanford 5.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.8
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Sanford 1.7 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.7
Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38

Sanford Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

DateBusinessReason
Colorados Prime Steak Roach & fly activity

Sanford Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Sal's Cafe & Creamery 2 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Shantells on the Run 13 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Captain D's Seafood #3398 9 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell #22 0 Call Back - Complied
Sanford Tap & Temp Bar 1 Call Back - Complied
Chiantis Pizza & Pasta - Jet Away Cafe 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sanford Tap & Temp Bar 6 (4 high) Warning Issued
Hollerbach’s 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Subway #33631 5 Call Back - Complied
Subway #33631 7 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sanford Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
36 Proper ventilation 59,374
23 Chemical properly stored 52,521
14 Food contact surfaces 48,800
22 Consumer advisory 36,902
29 Proper sewage disposal 28,266

Sanford Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

107Actions on Record
$34,655Total Fines
$347Avg Fine
$1,680Largest Fine
51Facilities 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
Oct 22, 2025 Just Food 5059 $200 4--2025066304
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
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 18
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food 18
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 2,422
Circle K 3 102 1,574
Winn-Dixie 2 170 584
Dollar Tree 2 9 1,084
Bimbo Bakeries 1 0 2
Charleys Philly Steaks 1 12 102
Planet Smoothie 1 8 179
Sams Club 1 23 284

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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

Sal's Cafe & Creamery

Sanford · Recently Inspected

14 inspections 13 violations

Sanford: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
McDonalds 4 228 0
Subway 4 273 0
Dominos 3 95 0
Burger King 3 283 0
Chipotle 3 91 0
Wendys 2 185 0
Chick-fil-a 2 136 0
Ihop 2 337 1
Popeyes 2 158 0
Taco Bell 2 227 0

Sanford Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Sanford?
Sanford, Florida has 294 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 92.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Sanford this year?
5 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?
McDonalds has the most locations in Sanford with 4 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Sanford?
Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford was shut down on May 11, 2026 for roach & fly activity.
How does Sanford compare to the Florida state average?
Sanford has a pass rate of 92.5%, which is 6.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. 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 $34,655 in fines across 107 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $347 and the largest single fine was $1,680.
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.

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Sanford Restaurants & Food Establishments (288)

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

Gandhi Market LLC FDACS Retail

2485 S Park Ave, Sanford

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

Upsala Grocery FDACS Retail

300 Upsala RD, Sanford

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

Express Lane Store FDACS Retail

1690 W Airport Blvd, Sanford

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

Faber INC # 1214 FDACS Retail

600 S Persimmon Ave, Sanford

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

Hudson Sanford Warehouse - Onsite Establishment # 410768 FDACS Retail

3172 Red Cleveland Blvd, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Cold Storage Inspected By: BONNIE KRONZ,

Eamest Products-sanford-market C Establishment #: 419756 FDACS Retail

2000 E Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Unattended Food Establishment Inspected By: ROBERT SMITH

Flowers Bakery Store # 50000034 FDACS Retail

4106 S Orlando DR, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Sanford Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

5600 W State Road 46 Unit 1012, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Avi @ Fathers Table (the)-sanford FDACS Retail

2100 COUNTRY CLUB RD, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Catering

7-eleven # 33347 FDACS Retail

4900 W State Road 46, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Five Below (store # 6013) FDACS Retail

1771 WP Ball Blvd, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Gonzalez Wholesale Distributor LLC FDACS Retail

502 Central Park DR, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Cold Storage

Old Navy #3913 FDACS Retail

1701 WP Ball Blvd, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Empress Sissi FDACS Retail

518 Central Park DR, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Wholesale Bakery

7-eleven Store #34877j FDACS Retail

3795 S Orlando DR, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

El Coqui Bakery FDACS Retail

512 Sanford Ave, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FS

Five Below #6346 FDACS Retail

3617 S Orlando DR, Sanford

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF