Chick-Fil-A Sanford (fi) Fsr # 03800

4590 W St Rd 46, Sanford, FL 32771 · Permanent Food Service · License 6905176

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 60 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 21, 2026

What drove the grade

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.High priority · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection
1 high priority, 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 9 basic (2 repeats)
-20
Administrative complaint on Jul 21
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score60

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul212026

Routine inspection

11 violations found

First visitJul 21, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
11 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  -license expired on 4/1/2026
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  -handwash sink in front service area, employee restocked paper towels
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic9
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  -right side ice cream machine: right side compartment lid, operator replaced
  Fixed on the spot
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  -fry freezer
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  -large square plastic containers on shelf over triple sink, operator separated
  Fixed on the spot
  Plastic container dried with a towel/cloth.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  -case of straws stored on the floor in the front dry storage area
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  -"biscuit table" reach-in cooler
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  -wall over triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
  Repeat violation
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  -inspector provided the DBPR Choking First Aid Procedures handout
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.