SANFORD PIZZA & PASTA
1220 Sanford Avenue
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind grease trap Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -tops and sides of fryers -exterior of black microwave -top of stove has an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons, operator inverted Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -ham in white chest freezer Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above and behind stove/fryers Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -in use dishwasher, tested 0ppm Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -splitter on hose bibb in rear of building Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -pre-cooked meatballs in lower portion of reach-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled -white cutting board on reach-in cooler stained -inside of reach-in freezer in storage area soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked sausage in lower portion of reach-in cooler Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple solution spray bottle hanging off host station lacking label, operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, operator received via email during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -triple door reach-in cooler middle door hanging down
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind dishwasher has an accumulation of grease and food debris
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -both men's and women's bathrooms, provided handwashing signs **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to pizza oven
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -left side of double oven has an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of microwave soiled
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door off of kitchen next to white chest freezer
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pack of pizza boxes stored on floor next to handwash sink, operator relocated Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink have an accumulation of grease and food debris
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pasta portion 51-53F, per operator less than 2 hours stored overfilled in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated excess to bottom of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in double glass door reach-in cooler
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave soiled
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -in walk in cooler
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -on dish rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -salad reach in cooler out of order. Operator states that repair is scheduled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -on dish rack Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -at rear of kitchen Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -two tanks for soda machine in kitchen Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Cambro containers on dish rack Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -2 boxes oil jugs Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -emailed to operator Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -table top under soda dispenser in kitchen soiled -floor fan soiled Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -full steam pans on floor Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -black spoons near salad cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe near soda machine in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -emailed to operator Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -both certified food managers' certifications expired 12/23. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in freezer not operating Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -side door in restaurant opening to outside Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under equipment in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's and women's bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters are soiled -vent area of reach in cooler -dish machine and racks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe near soda dispenser in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/9/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in freezer not operating Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -side door in restaurant opening to outside Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under equipment in kitchen Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. -water on top of plastic lid in walk in cooler. Container is directly under the cooling unit. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's and women's bathroom Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters are soiled -vent area of reach in cooler -dish machine and racks Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe near soda dispenser in kitchen Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -mozzarella cheese 48F, meatballs 47F, heavy cream 48F. Moved to reach in freezer and cooler by operator. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -nozzles on soda dispenser in kitchen -can opener -cutting board on salad reach in cooler Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/6/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).