Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford
Last inspected:
205 E 1 St, Sanford, FL 32771-1372Hollerbach's German Restaurant in Sanford has accumulated 212 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.9 per visit. The facility operated briefly as Willow Tree Cafe in 2021 before rebranding. Proper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, and employee health reporting are the top recurring violations. In December 2024, inspectors issued a warning after finding 12 violations, then returned four days later following an administrative complaint.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
7.9
violations / inspection
7.9 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025005641 | $200.00 | Dec 12, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2019035202 | $200.00 | May 31, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
By dumpsters.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford last inspected?
- Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford are: Chemical properly stored, Proper cooking temps, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford had?
- Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford find?
- Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford been fined?
- Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant in Sanford operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Willow Tree Cafe (2021).
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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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