Wop's Hops Brewing Company

419 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wop's Hops Brewing Company nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, showing up two times.

Among Sanford restaurants, the typical score is 77; Wop's Hops Brewing Company is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at/warewashing machine. -CHLORINE **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2025

50-17-3

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryer

23-03-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gasket on the freezer

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease at thevfryer

36-73-4

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

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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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at make station soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -provided form to operator

11-26-1

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

11-27-4

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 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. Chicken 44f. Advised operator to monitor items on bottom of reach-in cooler. Operator moved item to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap on the side that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-23-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wop's Hops Brewing Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wop's Hops Brewing Company on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wop's Hops Brewing Company?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wop's Hops Brewing Company.

How does Wop's Hops Brewing Company compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Wop's Hops Brewing Company most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Wop's Hops Brewing Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wop's Hops Brewing Company have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wop's Hops Brewing Company 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 Wop's Hops Brewing Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wop's Hops Brewing Company is inspected around two times per year on average.

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