Hooters of Sanford

550 Towne Center Cir, Sanford, FL 32771

American

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Hooters of Sanford has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.

Hooters of Sanford scores about where you'd expect for a Sanford restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall underneath dishwasher **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -no cold running water at handwash sink next to flat top grill

29-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottle water stored on dish drying rack, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 6, 2023

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. -in women's bathroom

36-34-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -at back door **Repeat Violation**

36-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind coolers in bar area

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of soda dispenser in dining room

23-03-4

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: shrimp (45F - Cold Holding). Item iced down. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

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

22-02-4

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Across from ice machine.

36-03-4

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

14-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door. Work order submitted.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line.

36-73-4

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50f. Per manager, item in reach-in cooler drawers since 09/11/2022.

03A-02-5

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Date of Birth missing on numerous certificates..

53B-10-4

Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal, men's room.

32-23-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hooters of Sanford last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hooters of Sanford on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hooters of Sanford?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hooters of Sanford.

How does Hooters of Sanford compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Hooters of Sanford most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sanford average of 77.

Has Hooters of Sanford's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hooters of Sanford have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hooters of Sanford 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 Hooters of Sanford inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters of Sanford is inspected around two times per year on average.

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