The Wildflower

107 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 · Permanent Food Service · License 6905529

D
Grade D
Safety score 66 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 9, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 15 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 1 routine inspection
    3 high priority (2 fixed by the Oct 9 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 9 basic (2 repeats)
    -32
  • Extension granted on Oct 2, since fixed
    Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -2
  • Safety score66

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection

16 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 2nd follow-up visitOct 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

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

      More time given

    Basic3

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

      More time given

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      -operator provided invoice for repairs that are ongoing

      More time givenFixed on the spot

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 1st follow-up visitOct 2, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    7 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 6 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

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

      More time given

    Basic6

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

      More time given

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

      More time given

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      More time given

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      More time given

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. First visitOct 1, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    16 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 9 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

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

      -roll-top reach-in cooler: shredded cheese 57°F, pico 56°F, cooked pork 68°F, chorizo 64°F, raw steak 59°F, per operator less than 4 hours, operator relocated foods to reach-in freezer to rapidly cool

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. -bar dishwasher tested 10ppm

      Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.

      Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed and rinsed 1/3 size stainless steel pan and failed to sanitize

    Intermediate4

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      -CHLORINE

      Repeat violation

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

      -cutting boards stained -bar area soda gun nozzles

      Repeat violation

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.

      -handwash sink in kitchen, operator removed

      Fixed on the spot

      Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      -handwash sink in bar area used to store steel wool, operator removed

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic9

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

      -open bottle of water stored on prep table

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      -black plastic soufflé cup stored in spice mixture, operator removed

      Fixed on the spot

      Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

      Repeat violation

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

      -handwash sink in kitchen -shelf underneath microwave -exterior of two-door oven -two shelf table below the two-door oven -exterior of cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris

      Repeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      -roll-top reach-in cooler

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

      -left side unisex bathroom door

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      -wall behind cooking equipment -wall in dishwashing area

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      -floor underneath cooking equipment

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

    Reporting only1

    • Code 46, Exits: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked.

      For reporting purposes only. -rear exit doors blocked by piece of wood, operator removed

      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

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

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized5
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation4
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained3
Non-food contact surfaces clean3
Plumbing and backflow prevention3
Restrooms3
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Food out of temperature1