Georges Tavern

1011 S French Ave, Sanford, FL 32771

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Georges Tavern, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Sanford restaurants, the typical score is 77; Georges Tavern is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -"Ace" buckets used to transport ice used as food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**

14-15-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2025-12-01: -operator ordered training materials, training class is scheduled for 12/10/2025 **Time Extended**

53B-05-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**

32-04-4

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 04/01/2025

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store plastic red basket, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area

31B-02-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of insulated cups stored on floor in dry storage, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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 via email **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in kitchen

22-08-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

11-27-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Gravy walk in cooler.

08B-49-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Georges Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Georges Tavern on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Georges Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Georges Tavern.

How does Georges Tavern compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Georges Tavern most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Georges Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Georges Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Georges Tavern 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 Georges Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Georges Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.

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