Cattle Ranch Restaurant

2700 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 327735252

American

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Cattle Ranch Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Sanford restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef and chicken over beverage bottled beer

08A-05-6

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - back prep area

36-12-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior surfaces of fryer - walk in fan covers

23-03-4

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

35B-03-4

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below bag in box syrups

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink at cookline soiled - walk in cooler fan covers dusty. Both coolers

23-03-4

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

35B-03-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - back kitchen

36-02-5

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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.

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty

23-03-4

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

35B-03-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - in kitchen

36-02-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls, floors, and dunnage rack in walk in cooler soiled.

36-27-5

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. One faucet is disconnected

16-20-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potatoes in the cooler

02C-02-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. The grill room

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled -fryer exterior soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing hood filter over the grill Broken filter on the cooks line Lid to the ice bin is seperating

14-11-5

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.

16-20-4

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.

41-21-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the grill room , ceiling and wall heavy dust build up

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease build up at the fryer floor and wall along the back

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in the back

14-69-4

Basic - Light not functioning. In the prep area 2 lights are out

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Grease build up on the fryer -walk in cooler door interior soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cattle Ranch Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cattle Ranch Restaurant on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cattle Ranch Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cattle Ranch Restaurant.

How does Cattle Ranch Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Cattle Ranch Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Cattle Ranch Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cattle Ranch Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cattle Ranch Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cattle Ranch Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cattle Ranch Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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