Sal's Italian Ice and Ice Cream

2521 S French Ave, Sanford, FL 32773

Italian

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sal's Italian Ice and Ice Cream has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Among Sanford restaurants, the typical score is 77; Sal's Italian Ice and Ice Cream is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. - emailed to operator

11-27-4

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in glass freezer across from Italian ice **Warning**

14-69-4

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at the 3 compartment sink

29-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sal's Italian Ice and Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sal's Italian Ice and Ice Cream on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Sal's Italian Ice and Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Sal's Italian Ice and Ice Cream most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Sal's Italian Ice and Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sal's Italian Ice and Ice Cream have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sal's Italian Ice and Ice Cream 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 Sal's Italian Ice and Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sal's Italian Ice and Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.

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