1st Street Lounge

301 E 1 St, Sanford, FL 32771

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

1st Street Lounge has been inspected five times since 2023. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sanford restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2025

50-17-3

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**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Fabuloso spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in unisex bathroom, provided handwashing signs **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -unisex employee bathrooms

32-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -black stand up reach-in cooler

05-09-4

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 1st Street Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 1st Street Lounge on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does 1st Street Lounge compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

1st Street Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.

Has 1st Street Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 1st Street Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 1st Street Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 1st Street Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 1st Street Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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