Best Western Plus Sanford Airport

3401 S Orlando Dr, Sanford, FL 32773

American

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Best Western Plus Sanford Airport appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

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

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Admin Complaint**

53A-07-6

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

53A-07-6

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-08-4

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Manager showed emails of exam scheduled but canceled by provider due to hurricane. A new date has been set. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Admin Complaint**

53A-07-6

Sep 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Manager showed emails of exam scheduled but canceled by provider due to hurricane. A new date has been set. **Time Extended**

53A-07-6

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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 **Warning**

11-27-4

53A-07-6

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator **Warning**

51-13-4

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: No manager certification available **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By triple sink **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of water stored directly on floor in kitchen **Warning**

08B-47-4

Dec 4, 2023

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. Training is located in the office , person in charge cannot access **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: No training available **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Training is located in the office , person in charge cannot access **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the haier cooler **Warning**

22-16-4

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan on hand sink , operator corrected

31A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of bowls on the floor

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Plus Sanford Airport last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Plus Sanford Airport on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Western Plus Sanford Airport?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Best Western Plus Sanford Airport.

How does Best Western Plus Sanford Airport compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Best Western Plus Sanford Airport most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Best Western Plus Sanford Airport's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Western Plus Sanford Airport have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Western Plus Sanford Airport 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 Best Western Plus Sanford Airport inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Plus Sanford Airport is inspected around four times per year on average.

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