Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford
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1926 Historic Goldsboro Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 167 violations—averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, nearly 50% higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closures on record. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 of the last 6 inspections, chemical storage violations appearing in nearly every recent inspection, and consumer advisory and food contact surface violations recurring across multiple inspections. Fire safety violations were documented in 2017 and 2020, including scorch marks around an electrical outlet and use of cooking equipment with no hood suppression system. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 identified 18 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 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 · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford last inspected?
- Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford had?
- Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford find?
- Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pook Bear Country Cooking in Sanford has 2 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).
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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