Connie's Deli
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
74
Score
Connie's Deli has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Connie's Deli's latest score of 74 falls below the Sanford average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
74
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
61
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced ham 45-46F, per operator stored above fill line in top of reach-in cooler less than 1 hour, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside lid of reach-in cooler -inside of microwave has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
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 cleaning is scheduled for tomorrow **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -pancake batter
02D-01-5
58
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -William and Sherry
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -left side white reach-in freezer underneath prep counter
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in men's bathroom, provided handwashing signs **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -window ledge alongside cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons stored under cooking equipment
25-32-4
67
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 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
11-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's bathroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -in dish storage area
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -shelves in walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -under mop sink in storeroom **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on walk in cooler are torn/split
14-11-5
Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food missing diagram showing location of handwash sinks in relation to areas where bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food will occur.
09-24-4
67
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout restaurant
36-34-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -lid for raw scrambled egg container **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil box **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -under sink in storeroom
36-24-5
74
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (119F - Hot Holding). Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours.
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sink set up in correct order with chlorine sanitizer at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Connie's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Connie's Deli on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Connie's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Connie's Deli.
How does Connie's Deli compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Connie's Deli most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Connie's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Connie's Deli have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Connie's Deli 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 Connie's Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Connie's Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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