PDQ Restaurant - Sanford, FL
1610 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 · Permanent Food Service · License 6905115
What drove the grade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (2 repeats)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 28, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
-handwash sink in fryer area partially blocked by large round trash can, operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
-"pick-up" reach-in cooler
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
-handwash sink in dining room has a sign stating "Out of Order", operator states parts have been ordered
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Repeat violation
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
-wooden pallets
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
-multiple broken floor tiles in fryer area
Repeat violation
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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.