Sanford, Seminole County

GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT

1556 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford, FL 32771-3307

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
3 High Priority
Dec 10, 2025
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-16-4

Detail 24244027

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 24244024

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken and raw shrimp stored directly on top of sauce buckets

03B-01-6

Detail 24244023

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried chicken 70-107F, per operator stored on prep table next to fryers less than 1 hour, operator placed in reach-in cooler to rapidly cool Corrective Action Taken

05-06-4

Detail 24244025

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -operator's glass dial thermometer reading 24F in ice bath, employee recalibrated Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 24244026

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons and aluminum cans, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23862242

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bean sprouts 50F, per operator stored above fill line in reach-in cooler less than 3 hours, operator discarded Corrective Action Taken

32-07-5

Detail 23862243

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -unisex bathroom mirror and inside of door soiled

36-34-5

Detail 23862241

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over triple sink

29-11-4

Detail 23862240

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink faucet leaking continuously

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23514187

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored on top of sauce bucket in walk-in cooler, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23514184

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23514186

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers/wok station has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 23514185

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator added chlorine sanitizer, retested 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-17-6

Detail 23107623

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken over raw pork in left side white chest freezer -raw chicken over raw shrimp in white stand up freezer

02C-02-5

Detail 23107620

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler, per operator cooked on Tuesday, 8/27/2024, operator dated Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23107625

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee folding chair stored on top of bag of sugar in dry storage area, operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23107624

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer in front area

23-03-4

Detail 23107622

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers and cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler door gasket soiled Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23107621

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw chicken thawing at room temperature on triple sink drain board, operator relocated to walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23107626

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink left side faucet leaking

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

29-42-4

Detail 22554485

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 22554489

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -table mounted can opener soiled -washed rinsed and sanitized by operator Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22554487

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cleaver in handwashing sink Removed by operator Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22554490

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 22554486

Basic - Food stored on floor. -3 buckets of raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler Relocated by operator Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 22554492

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -over steam table

23-03-4

Detail 22554493

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on front reach in cooler torn and taped -gaskets on reach in freezers soiled -shelves in dry storage area soiled

35B-03-4

Detail 22554488

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door

25-02-4

Detail 22554484

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.

46-01-4

Detail 22554491

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -front door blocked by wooden takeout window Repeat Violation

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-09-4

Detail 22116100

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Time Extended

46-01-4

Detail 22116099
  • From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -front door blocked by wooden takeout window Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Time Extended

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22113079

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork in reach-in cooler. Operator reorganized cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22113081

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in Cooler -cooked noodles 60F, per operator stored in top of reach-in cooler less than 3 hours, operator relocated to walk in cooler -raw sliced beef 47F, per operator in top of reach-in cooler less than 2 hours, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler -sliced raw cabbage 46F -garlic in oil 46F per operator n counter less than 2 hours and relocated to reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

32-09-4

Detail 22113076

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22113075

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cooking oil stored on floor in front of stove Corrected On-Site Warning

25-32-4

Detail 22113074

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons Warning

42-03-5

Detail 22113078

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -drill stored in dry storage area Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22113077

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -mops on floor of back room not hung up Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22113080

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -towels on prep table in back of kitchen Warning

46-01-4

Detail 22113082

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -front door blocked by wooden takeout window Repeat Violation

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 21779887

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored over make table. Corrected On-Site

01B-01-4

Detail 21779892

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

08A-02-6

Detail 21779889

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over egg rolls. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 21779888

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over green peppers. Walk n cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21779885

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach n cooler: cut cabbage (66F - Cold Holding). Item stacked to high. Moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21779893

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (117F - Hot Holding). Item reheated to 170F, Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21779890

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.

32-09-4

Detail 21779886

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use.

40-06-5

Detail 21779891

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Numerous items over prep table. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21779884

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Prep table shelves.

46-01-4

Detail 21779894

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Front door blocked by takeout window.

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 21508884

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

08A-02-6

Detail 21508878

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over egg rolls.

08A-20-5

Detail 21508877

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Freezer, raw beef over raw shrimp.

03A-02-5

Detail 21508882

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line: cooked noodles (67F - Cold Holding). Item stacked to high. Item moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21508885

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 119f. Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours. Item reheated to 180f. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21508886

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by milk creates. Corrected On-Site

32-09-4

Detail 21508879

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use.

08B-49-4

Detail 21508881

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Fish and shrimp.

23-03-4

Detail 21508883

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

08B-12-5

Detail 21508880

Basic - Stored food not covered. Numerous items walk in cooler.

46-01-4

Detail 21508887

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Front door blocked by takeout window.

Jun 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 21126774

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

08A-05-6

Detail 21126777

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over produce. Walk in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 21126780

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by boxes and garbage can. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21126779

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line.

08B-47-4

Detail 21126778

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21126783

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above make line. Bulk food containers.

08B-12-5

Detail 21126781

Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls walk in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 21126776

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature: dumpling wrappers. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21126775

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 21126782

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk corn starch.

46-01-4

Detail 21126784

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Front door blocked by takeout window.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 20780869

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in Cooler: raw chicken stored over produce. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20780868

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cell phone stored over make line unit.

08B-38-4

Detail 20780867

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, kitchen.

10-01-5

Detail 20780866

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corn starch. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20780864

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

08B-12-5

Detail 20780865

Basic - Stored food not covered. Numerous items Walk in Cooler.

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 20328728

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer: raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 20328727

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over peeled garlic, Walk in Cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 20328729

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-09: Time Extended

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-27-4

Detail 20324499

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Grab utensil. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 20324502

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer: raw chicken stored over raw shrimp.

08A-05-6

Detail 20324501

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over peeled garlic, Walk in Cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 20324500

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in Cooler: cook line chicken (45°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46°F - Cold Holding); Beef (46°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (44°F - Cold Holding); chicken (46°F - Cold Holding). Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20324498

Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls walk in cooler.