Sanford, Seminole County

GEORGES TAVERN

1011 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford, FL 32771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 4, 2026
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

05-09-4

Detail 24415837

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -white reach-in cooler

21-12-4

Detail 24415836

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on top of white chest freezer behind bar

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

14-15-4

Detail 24217593

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -"Ace" buckets used to transport ice used as food Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 24217591

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: -operator ordered training materials, training class is scheduled for 12/10/2025 Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 24217592

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

14-15-4

Detail 24077171

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -"Ace" buckets used to transport ice used as food Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24077170

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store dishes, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24077172

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

32-02-4

Detail 24077173

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -men's bathroom Corrected On-Site Warning

32-04-4

Detail 24077169

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's bathroom Warning

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 23749320

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 04/01/2025

31A-11-4

Detail 23749319

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store plastic red basket, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23749321

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area

22-08-4

Detail 23749318

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.

25-05-4

Detail 23749317

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of insulated cups stored on floor in dry storage, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 23380427

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store bowls and utensils, operator removed Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23380431

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Genesis

41-17-4

Detail 23380430

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled blue solution spray bottle behind bar

08B-49-4

Detail 23380426

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee personal food stored with marinara

14-69-4

Detail 23380428

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

33-16-4

Detail 23380432

Basic - Open dumpster lids.

29-20-5

Detail 23380429

Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen.

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22436710

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. -provided to operator via email Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22436711

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 22436712

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in kitchen

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21819155

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. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21819156

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Gravy walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 21819157

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda. Corrected On-Site

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21522772

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored on sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21522773

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

51-11-4

Detail 21522770

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

35B-01-4

Detail 21522771

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door.

Jun 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 21122082

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door by pool table. Rear kitchen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Time Extended

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 20978960

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. YOUR LICENSE WITH THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS EXPIRED ON 04/01/2022. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20978959

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored over single service items. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20978961

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20978958

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door by pool table. Rear kitchen door. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20978962

Basic - Food stored on floor. Can cheese. Warning

Jan 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 20658196

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on rear of building. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 20658202

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. Sausage and hotdogs. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20658204

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns. Bar. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 20658200

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20658198

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20658203

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20658201

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20658197

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20658199

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag-in-box soda. Warning