Roni's
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
45
Score
Roni's has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Roni's was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Sanford facility scores 77, putting Roni's on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. -bottles of Tylenol and Ibuprofen stored on top of ri, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-22-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 44-49F, per operator stored double panned in top of reach-in cooler less than 30 minutes, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrected On-Site**
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. -Zykeria C.
11-26-1
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. -Zykeria C.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on prep table, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -salt container lid -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator states cleaning is scheduled for this coming Sunday **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures handout **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
45
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed and rinsed large, round plastic container and failed to sanitize **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage crumbles 54F, diced ham 55F, shredded cheese 52F, sliced cheese 46F, per operator all products stored in top of reach-in cooler less than 1 hour, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk, per operator opened on Sunday, 3/2/2025, employee dated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jackets hanging off dry storage rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
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 **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
58
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washing utensils without sanitizing, employee set up chlorine sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken and shrimp stored above ready-to-eat foods in double door reach-in freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw pork stored with raw chicken in bottom of double door reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk opened 2 days ago **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. -Hadiyah and Michael
53B-13-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -unisex bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 on floor in front of bathroom, employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal fan stored on top of reach-in cooler -employee personal items hanging off dry storage rack
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee cooking while wearing watch
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -baseboard tile underneath handwash sink detached
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spoon for grits stored in water 88F, operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on counter behind hot holding cabinet
21-12-4
22
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -stool in front of handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. -provided form to operator
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door of kitchen
35B-03-4
74
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -funnel in salt **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container under steam table **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips needed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Salmon.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
82
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Single service. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips needed.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn, reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Numerous items stored outside of rear kitchen door.
33-31-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roni's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roni's on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roni's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Roni's.
How does Roni's compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Roni's most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Roni's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Roni's have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Roni's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Roni's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roni's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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