Shays Airport Lounge

3730 E State Rd 46, Sanford, FL 32771

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Shays Airport Lounge has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Among Sanford restaurants, the typical score is 77; Shays Airport Lounge is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. -per operator, establishment is operating on septic, operator is unable to provide their operating permit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

28-08-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's room

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of True beverage cooler near office door is soiled

23-03-4

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shays Airport Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shays Airport Lounge on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Shays Airport Lounge compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Shays Airport Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Shays Airport Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shays Airport Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shays Airport Lounge 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 Shays Airport Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shays Airport Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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