Celery City Craft
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
86
Score
Celery City Craft has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Sanford restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -right side reach-in cooler door gasket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: -operator contacted gasket repair company **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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, operator states professional cleaning has been scheduled **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around mop sink -wall underneath triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored on top of a bag of leafy greens **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -sushi rice, operator marked time **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb with green hose attached in outdoor seating area
29-34-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw tuna stored above unwashed avocados in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside lower portion of left side reach-in cooler
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl stored in flour container, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor in disrepair. -entrance to walk-in cooler
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer/prep table has an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of hood system -exterior of dry goods containers -walk-in cooler door/gasket -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above service window **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -water leaking from plumbing device onto pavement in outdoor seating area
29-03-4
29
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 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
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 85°f in kitchen. Out of cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 85°f in kitchen. Out of cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under prep table soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and dust in kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
43
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bar, bottle of blue Berry mint. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food storage containers soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag-in-box, bar.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled. Fan soiled, on top of ice machine. Fan covers soiled with dust, beer walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Celery City Craft last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Celery City Craft on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Celery City Craft?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Celery City Craft.
How does Celery City Craft compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Celery City Craft most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Celery City Craft's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Celery City Craft have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Celery City Craft 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 Celery City Craft inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Celery City Craft is inspected around three times per year on average.
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