Pathways to New Hope

500 S Holly Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
Healthcare Facility
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Pathways to New Hope squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -chlorine **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Significant ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -tasting spoons
25-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures handout **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
78
Apr 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink outside office, operator stocked paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
16-37-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pathways to New Hope last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pathways to New Hope on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pathways to New Hope?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pathways to New Hope.

How does Pathways to New Hope compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Pathways to New Hope most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sanford average of 77.

Has Pathways to New Hope's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pathways to New Hope have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pathways to New Hope means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.