The District
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
58
Score
The District appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The District's latest score of 58 falls below the Sanford average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -provided Seating Change Evaluation form **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
90
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -compound butter 57F, per operator less than 1 hour, operator returned to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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, 10ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area, employee restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -provided Seating Change Evaluation form **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -green plastic lid on top of cut tomatoes, operator replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off oven door handle, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -provided Seating Change Evaluation form. Please complete and email to derek.corey@myfloridalicense.com **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
90
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee added chives to dish with bare hands **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cream sauce 51F, per operator stored on insufficient ice bath less than 1 hour, employee added ice to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -seared sesame crusted tuna **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -au jus in walk-in cooler, per operator prepared yesterday, lacking label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator discarded and refilled, retested 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -provided Seating Change Evaluation form. Please complete and email to derek.corey@myfloridalicense.com **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Food storage container lids cracked or broken on chicken tortilla soup and au jus in walk-in cooler, employee removed lids and covered with plastic wrap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spoon in standing water 75F, operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
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 -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
39
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Operator is taking over an adjoining space and adding it to this license. The remodel involves electrical, ADA compliance retrofitting, possible relocation of refrigeration/freezing equipment. Operator has been advised to contact Plan Review.
51-16-7
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. -employee R needs training
53B-13-5
82
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. -provided to operator via email
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -box oil in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -freezer gasket in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The District last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The District on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The District?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The District.
How does The District compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
The District most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has The District's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The District have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The District 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 District inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The District is inspected around three times per year on average.
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