Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford
Last inspected:
2700 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 327735252Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford has undergone 21 inspections since 2022, documenting 147 violations—an average of 7.0 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Chemical storage violations appeared in 13 of the past 8 inspections reviewed, establishing a persistent pattern of non-compliance with proper hazardous material handling. Hand washing violations were cited in 3 of the most recent inspections, and employee health policy violations appeared in at least 2 inspections, indicating systemic management gaps. Food contact surface violations were documented in 4 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in 2 inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on October 13, 2025 identified 12 violations including high-priority hand washing and chemical storage findings, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford last inspected?
- Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford had?
- Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford find?
- Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Cattle Ranch Restaurant in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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