Christos
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Christos has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
Among Sanford restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -interior of ice machine -white cutting board on hot holding unit **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: -white cutting board on hot holding unit **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of stand-up mixer -exterior of ice machine -dish racks -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: -exterior of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
45
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -pizza reach-in cooler not holding proper temperature while having food stored in it, operating called for repairs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: -operator still awaiting repairs **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ice machine air filters soiled -exterior of large, rectangular food containers are soiled -dish racks soiled -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 04/01/2025, operator renewed during the inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -top of pizza reach-in cooler: ham 68F, roasted tomatoes 53F, mozzarella cheese 53F, pizza sauce 49F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked mushrooms 82F, per employee stored on prep table in kitchen less than 2 hours, employee placed mushrooms on flat top grill to rapidly reheat, retested 15 minutes later 166F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of ice maker next to walk-in cooler has an accumulation of has an accumulation of black/pink, mold-like substance -inside of ice bin at beverage service station soiled -inside of microwave at cookline gas an accumulation of grease and food debris -white cutting board stained on top of reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage stored on top of white cutting board, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -pizza reach-in cooler not holding proper temperature while having food stored in it, operating called for repairs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buckets stored on floor between uses, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to walk-in cooler, provided handwashing signs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ice machine air filters soiled -exterior of large, rectangular food containers are soiled -dish racks soiled -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
39
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath equipment in dish room **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on refrigeration units soiled throughout kitchen -exterior of ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 110 oz can Lakeside light red kidney beans **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ground beef 48F, roast beef 47F, meatballs 49F, cooked pasta 47F. Products from drawers under grill. Operator states product in unit less than 2 hours. Operator added ice packs to each drawer of unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine next to walk in cooler -ice bin under soda taps in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phones throughout kitchen **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath equipment in dish room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bucket of sauce in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on refrigeration units soiled throughout kitchen -exterior of ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area: soup (119F - Hot holding). Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); lasagna (45F - Cold Holding); corned beef (46F - Cold Holding); lasagna (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding). Sandwich unit: diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding), cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Items moved to freezer. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Make line. Mixers soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary strips needed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Cooking equipment soiled with grease. Top of pizza oven soiled. Dishwasher racks soiled. Top of ice machine soiled. Rolling racks soiled. Storage and prep tables shelves soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza make table. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza make table. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding); ribs (51F - Cold Holding); gyro (51F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale. Make line unit: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Item stacked to high. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: No TCS Foods in cook line drawers. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Alfredo sauce. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make line. Food storage containers soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling racks soiled with food debris. Exterior of ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen and prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Christos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Christos on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Christos?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Christos.
How does Christos compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Christos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sanford average of 77.
Has Christos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Christos have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Christos 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 Christos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Christos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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