The Alley and Fuel
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, The Alley and Fuel has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The Alley and Fuel's latest score of 55 falls below the Sanford average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. -tested 2X 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -coleslaw 46F stored in front counter "Coca-Cola" reach-in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken 108F, per operator less than 90 minutes stored in front counter hot holding unit, operator turned up heat on hot holding unit to rapidly reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has a significant accumulation of pink, mold-like substance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to "ALTO-SHAAM" **Warning**
33-38-4
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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
47
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -kitchen ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone and glasses over prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets of reach in freezer soiled and torn -wire racks near kitchen ice machine soiled a¿¿area around soda machine nozzles soiled in dining room **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored on the floor
21-44-1
67
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill up glass.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Michelle Johnson, expired 04/10/2022.
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door by office.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sugar and flour.
08B-47-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Alley and Fuel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Alley and Fuel on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Alley and Fuel?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Alley and Fuel.
How does The Alley and Fuel compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
The Alley and Fuel most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has The Alley and Fuel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Alley and Fuel have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Alley and Fuel 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 The Alley and Fuel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Alley and Fuel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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