H&M Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at H&M Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
H&M Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the Sanford average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 58F, per operator stored on prep table less than 1 hour, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked green beans and macaroni and cheese lacking date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee clothing stored on top of ice machine, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave over handwash sink has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
70
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 71F and pancake mix 79F, per operator less than 2 hours stored on top of prep table, operator placed under Time As Public Health Control **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave in front service area has a light accumulation of food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots and pans, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee speaker stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -multiple wet wiping cloths stored in stainless steel bowl
21-12-4
58
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both bathrooms **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone above prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -pickle bucket in storeroom **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -corrected by operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -can of Raid on floor near hand sink
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage patty 90 minutes per operator 108-121F Operator placed back on flattop to reheat, rechecked 30 minutes later 194f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer in kitchen
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both women's and men's bathroom doors
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent and tiles over kitchen entrance
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainess pots and pans on storage shelf
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on drink service table
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone at prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -pickle bucket in storeroom
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -microwave exterior
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic gallon jugs
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - coffee filters on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -cloth at sink in kitchen
21-12-4
32
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Juan Rivas, expired 04/19/2021.
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn make line reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled, make line reach in cooler.
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was H&M Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at H&M Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at H&M Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at H&M Restaurant.
How does H&M Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
H&M Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has H&M Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at H&M Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at H&M Restaurant 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 H&M Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, H&M Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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