Sanford, Seminole County

THE OLD JAIL HOUSE

113 S PALMETTO AVE, Sanford, FL 32771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Apr 29, 2026
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24547309

High Priority - 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 area dishmachine: tested 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer solution, retested 50ppm Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 24547316

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2026, operator renewed during the inspection Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24547315

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. -milk in bar area reach-in cooler: per operator opened on Saturday, April 25, 2026, employee dated Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24547313

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

12B-07-4

Detail 24547312

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage cup stored on top of reach-in cooler cutting board, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 24547310

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing electronic watch while slicing lemons

24-08-4

Detail 24547308

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -large plastic containers on top shelf of dish drying rack, operator separated Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 24547311

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -large plastic container, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 24547314

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach-in cooler underneath wooden counter Repeat Violation

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 24199997

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 24199994

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pork belly 49-50F, stored in walk-in cooler for an undetermined amount of time, operator discarded Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24199995

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwashing sink in rear prep area used to store knife, employee removed Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24199996

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked flank steak, per operator cooked on Saturday, November 11/15/2025, operator dated Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24199991

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 24199992

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl stored in brown sugar, operator removed Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 24199998

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches on floor behind stove, employee swept up and discarded Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24200000

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee styrofoam cup stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24199993

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris -sides of fryer have a light accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24199999

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach-in cooler under wooden counter Repeat Violation

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

41-24-4

Detail 23831539

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -next to coffee maker, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23831537

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored over raw beef stored over raw fish on rack in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized rack Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23831542

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pork belly 56F, stored in top of reach-in cooler, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23831544

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -operator removed splitter Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23831545

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup stored in blackening seasoning, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23831548

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee styrofoam cup stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23831547

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment

14-69-4

Detail 23831546

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -outdoor reach-in freezers

10-20-4

Detail 23831540

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off oven door handle, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23831538

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -prep table shelves have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 23831541

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach-in cooler at front line

14-20-4

Detail 23831549

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

32-23-5

Detail 23831543

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -toilet in women's bathroom

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

41-07-4

Detail 23377838

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -bottle of ibuprofen stored in shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23377841

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -outdoor reach-in freezer: raw fish stored over edamame, operator reorganized reach-in freezer Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 23377834

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -outdoor reach-in freezer: raw beef stored over raw calamari, operator reorganized reach-in freezer Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23377839

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -bar area soda gun nozzle soiled

14-01-5

Detail 23377837

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in gnocchi, employee removed Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23377836

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots on dish drying rack, operator inverted Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23377843

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom, operator installed Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23377835

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-47-4

Detail 23377832

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -open case of raw shell eggs stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23377840

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off oven door, operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23377833

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris

36-27-5

Detail 23377842

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22717416

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make line in kitchen soiled

31A-09-4

Detail 22717415

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -one of the 2 hand sinks in bar

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 22448876

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in dishwashing area

36-73-4

Detail 22448874

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under shelving in bar area

10-20-4

Detail 22448875

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 22448873

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 21969277

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door by restrooms, gap on side of door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21969278

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21822971

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 48F. Item discarded. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21822977

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Make line. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21822975

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21822973

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

24-05-4

Detail 21822981

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and pots. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21822970

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21822980

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21822974

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21822976

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door by restrooms, gap on side of door. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21822979

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21822972

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21822978

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Calamari. Warning

Oct 31, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 21536648

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. Milk.

22-02-4

Detail 21536643

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Make line.

22-20-5

Detail 21536647

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

16-21-4

Detail 21536644

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-09-4

Detail 21536645

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line unit.

23-03-4

Detail 21536646

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled.