Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford
Last inspected:
2521 S French Ave, Sanford, FL 32773Sal's Italian Ice and Ice Cream in Sanford has been inspected 13 times since 2020, with 11 total violations and no emergency closures. The most recent inspection on July 1, 2025 documented 6 violations including three separate hand washing violations rated as high priority, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. Hand washing violations have been cited in at least 3 inspections across the record. The facility averaged 0.85 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford last inspected?
- Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford are: Proper sewage disposal, Outer openings protected, Correct procedures.
- How many health inspections has Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford had?
- Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford find?
- Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford was most recently inspected on May 18, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Sal's Cafe & Creamery in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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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