Park Avenue Takeout
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
82
Score
Park Avenue Takeout, located at 1203 S Park Ave in Sanford, FL, had a low-risk inspection on January 7, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations, including issues noted in Violation Item 02, Violation Item 14, and Violation Item 23. Across eleven scored inspections, the facility has historically shown a pattern of mostly medium-risk assessments.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
50
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw fish stored over unwashed lettuce in white reach-in cooler, operator relocated lettuce to a different reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef stored over raw fish in lower portion of white reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -operated posted **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
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 -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 2x, 0ppm, operator added more chlorine sanitizer, retested 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -multiple white cutting boards stained throughout the kitchen
22-02-4
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. -Myung
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. -CHLORINE
16-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles over kitchen with apparent water damage, operator states the landlord will be affecting repairs
36-32-5
Basic - Light not functioning over center of kitchen.
36-62-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of plastic spoons stored on the floor underneath the front counter, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw beef and raw fish thawing at room temperature in large bowl, operator relocated to reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
86
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -refrigerator/freezer has excessive liquid in bottom of unit
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -handle on refrigerator/freezer
14-71-4
74
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and steak stored over produce. Reach-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw fish, reach-in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler, rice 45f. Item moved to reach-in freezer.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. YOUR LICENSE WITH THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS EXPIRED ON 04/01/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature, steak. Item moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
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