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 93%. The Florida state average is 86%.

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?

McDonalds 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 7 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 13.4 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.

Sanford — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Sanford Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Sanford, Florida has 294 food establishments with 3,954 inspections on record. 4 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 93%, above the state average of 86%. 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 May 2026.

294Facilities

3,954Total Inspections

4Closures 2026

93%Pass Rate

5.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
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 93% Pass Rate 93%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Sanford 5.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.8

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Sanford 1.36 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.36

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Sanford Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 5	Cracker Barrel #190	12	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Wendy's #4473	1 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	District	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	McDonald's #41316	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Waffle House 2344	4 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	Capital Room Sanford LLC	10 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	Old Jail House	9 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	Futurebean	1 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	Market Restaurant	8	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Corner Cafe - Home of Gourmet2go	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sanford Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
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)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
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
Oct 6, 2025	Mel's Family Diner	$240	4--2025038371
Jun 2, 2025	Mel's Family Diner	$240	4--2024072475
Sep 4, 2025	Subway #851	$200	4--2025060866
Oct 22, 2025	Just Food 5059	$200	4--2025066304
May 19, 2025	China II	$200	4--2025035989

Sanford Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

149Fire Violations

62Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
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.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 18, 2026	7-eleven-29920a-341374	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Sep 17, 2025	Sams-club-4785-414119	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Sep 17, 2025	Sams-club-4785-414119	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Aug 13, 2025	Sams-club-4785-414119	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Aug 13, 2025	Sams-club-4785-414119	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Aug 13, 2025	Sams-club-4785-414119	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Aug 13, 2025	Sams-club-4785-414119	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Aug 13, 2025	Sams-club-4785-414119	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Aug 13, 2025	Sams-club-4785-414119	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Aug 13, 2025	Sams-club-4785-414119	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Sanford FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
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

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Sanford Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
7-Eleven	4	84	2,422
Circle K	3	102	1,574
Winn-Dixie	2	170	584
Dollar Tree	2	9	1,084
Smoothie King	1	11	350
Walgreens	1	1	743
Bimbo Bakeries	1	0	2
Charleys Philly Steaks	1	12	102

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Sanford: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
McDonalds	4	228	0
Subway	4	261	0
Dominos	3	95	0
Burger King	3	283	0
Chipotle	3	91	0
Chick-fil-a	2	136	0
Wendys	2	185	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 93%. The Florida state average is 86%.
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?: McDonalds 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 7 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 13.4 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: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Sanford Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Sanford Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Sanford Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Sanford Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Sanford FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Sanford FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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