Cici's Pizza #278

3695 S. Orlando Ave., Sanford, FL 32773

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Cici's Pizza #278 five times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Cici's Pizza #278 scores about where you'd expect for a Sanford restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 28, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - multiple staged pizzas held off temperature control 63-68F; less than 30 minutes per manager

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.

12B-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - employee cutting dough wearing a watch **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - front prep area

36-22-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored with food contact surface unprotected between uses. - on exterior of container at front line **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. - hammer on shelf over créme filling **Corrected On-Site**

42-03-5

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. - dough

08B-54-4

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vent over dish station dusty

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - purse, laptop, drinks on bag in box - employee drinks and food on ice bin Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

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

51-13-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large container (ice bucket ) used at the ice bin no handle

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on the ice bin

12B-07-4

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the walk in cooler Gaskets on the pizza make cooler

14-11-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cici's Pizza #278 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cici's Pizza #278 on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Cici's Pizza #278 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Cici's Pizza #278 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sanford average of 77.

Has Cici's Pizza #278's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cici's Pizza #278 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cici's Pizza #278 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 Cici's Pizza #278 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cici's Pizza #278 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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