Old Jail House in Sanford
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113 S Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771Old Jail House in Sanford has accumulated 147 violations across 18 inspections dating back to 2022, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection — significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been documented repeatedly, including improper chemical storage (cited in 7 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (6 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (4 inspections), employee health reporting (3 inspections), and hand washing failures (2 inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 identified 27 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, and employee health policy, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Old Jail House in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Old Jail House in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Old Jail House in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Old Jail House in Sanford last inspected?
- Old Jail House in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Old Jail House in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Old Jail House in Sanford are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Old Jail House in Sanford had?
- Old Jail House in Sanford has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Old Jail House in Sanford find?
- Old Jail House in Sanford was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Old Jail House in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Old Jail House in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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