Hollerbach¿s German Restaurant

205 E 1 St, Sanford, FL 32771 · Permanent Food Service · License 6903415

C
Grade C
Safety score 76 of 100
Latest visit: Nov 4, 2026 (3 days ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · no follow-up needed · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 6 basic (3 repeats)
    -24
  • Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

11 violations found
  1. First visitNov 4, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    11 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 6 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      -herb butter 49°F, per operator less than 1 hour stored at room temperature, operator placed under Time As Public Health Control

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.

      -3 live, small flying insects over main bar mop sink

    Intermediate3

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris.

      -cutting board stained on grill reach-in cooler -inside lid of grill station reach-in cooler

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      -handwash sink at end of cookline used to store spray bottle, employee removed

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      -yellow solution spray bottle lacking label stored in dishwashing area, operator discarded

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic6

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      -employee Red Bull can stored on top of sauté low boy reach-in cooler, employee removed

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

      -plastic containers on dish storage shelf

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      -main bar mop sink soiled, employee cleaned -plastic around soda nozzles in front beverage area -sides flat-top grill and fryer

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.

      -case of plastic cups stored on the floor in the bar area

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      -1 tank in hallway

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Insects, rodents, pests and animals2
Food out of temperature1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Single-service items1
Handwash sinks and supplies1