Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford
Last inspected:
1905 S French Ave, Sanford, FL 32771Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford has accumulated 297 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.9 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but faces a recurring fire safety hazard: flammable materials and debris stored in the hot water heater room were cited in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022. The most frequently cited violations involve improper ventilation, cooking temperatures, and chemical storage. Recent inspections show a pattern of administrative complaints and warnings issued in 2025 and 2026.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
9.9
violations / inspection
9.9 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
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (8)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in hot water heater room. For reporting purposes only.
Card board box. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in hot water heater room. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 49-03-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Flammables stored/debris present in hot water heater room. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-01-09: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 49-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in hot water heater room. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in hot water heater room. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-03-21: Flammables stored/debris present in hot water heater room. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-03-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-03-23: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-03-21: Flammables stored/debris present in hot water heater room. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-03-22: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in hot water heater room. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections42 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections47 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford last inspected?
- Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooking temps, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford had?
- Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford find?
- Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Sanford has 8 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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