Dees Brothers Brewery

210 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Dees Brothers Brewery appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Dees Brothers Brewery's latest score of 61 falls below the Sanford average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/2025, operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

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. -Lacey and Keesha

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation, employee put on beard guard **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -forks and spoons on expo table, employee inverted **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -unisex employee bathroom mirror soiled

32-07-5

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -first tested less than 150 ppm, then adjusted by operator to reach 200 ppm. Operator has called for repair. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -splitter added to mop sink without additional vacuum breakers provided

29-42-4

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -make line **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over bread.

08A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 80f, cooked green peppers 82f. Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, make line.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dees Brothers Brewery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dees Brothers Brewery on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dees Brothers Brewery?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dees Brothers Brewery.

How does Dees Brothers Brewery compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Dees Brothers Brewery most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Dees Brothers Brewery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dees Brothers Brewery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dees Brothers Brewery 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 Dees Brothers Brewery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dees Brothers Brewery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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