Springhill Suites Sanford
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Springhill Suites Sanford has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Springhill Suites Sanford's latest score of 70 falls below the Sanford average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
70
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Karla **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Karla **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -10ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: 10ppm **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Karla **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
67
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -melon, shredded cheese, cream cheese, milk, salsa, hard boiled eggs, operator marked timeframe on time plan **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -operator sanitized food contact surfaces **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -10ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
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. -Karla **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag stored on dry storage rack above open box of plastic knives, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoops stored directly on top of ice machine, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -pre-cooked sausage patties stored in triple sink **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator states he will contact Ecolab **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-08-4
37
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Springhill Suites Sanford last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Springhill Suites Sanford on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Springhill Suites Sanford compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Springhill Suites Sanford most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Springhill Suites Sanford's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Springhill Suites Sanford have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Springhill Suites Sanford means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Springhill Suites Sanford inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Springhill Suites Sanford is inspected around two times per year on average.
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