Sanford, Seminole County

CELERY CITY CRAFT

118 S PALMETTO AVE, Sanford, FL 32771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Jan 9, 2026
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.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 24291146

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -right side reach-in cooler door gasket Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: -operator contacted gasket repair company Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24291144

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, operator states professional cleaning has been scheduled Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24291145

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around mop sink -wall underneath triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Time Extended

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 24289209

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken wing 47F, krab 48F, cut cabbage 48F, raw chicken 49F, per operator all foods less than 3 hours, operator called for repairs and relocated foods to reach-in coolers to rapidly cool Corrective Action Taken Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24289206

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal bag stored on top of rice cooker that is currently cooking rice, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24289208

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -right side reach-in cooler door gasket Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24289210

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, operator states professional cleaning has been scheduled Corrective Action Taken Warning

25-02-4

Detail 24289207

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks at self-service condiment station, employee inverted Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24289211

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around mop sink -wall underneath triple sink Warning

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-04-5

Detail 23935251

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw tuna stored over produce in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23935246

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored directly above cooked chicken wings, operator reorganized walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 23935250

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. -Sushi rice, operator marked time Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 23935245

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -green hose in outdoor seating area Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 23935248

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area: water turned off due to continuous leak, operator states professional repairs have been scheduled Corrective Action Taken

32-04-4

Detail 23935253

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms

36-22-4

Detail 23935242

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor around kegs in walk-in cooler

36-17-5

Detail 23935252

Basic - Floor in disrepair. -walk-in cooler entrance Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23935244

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler, operators state professional repairs are ongoing Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 23935243

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging off of fryer door handle, operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23935249

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23935247

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 14

41-24-4

Detail 23666320

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 23666326

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw tuna stored above unwashed avocados in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23666315

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored on top of a bag of leafy greens Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23666317

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. -sushi rice, operator marked time Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23666322

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb with green hose attached in outdoor seating area

22-02-4

Detail 23666327

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside lower portion of left side reach-in cooler

14-01-5

Detail 23666324

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl stored in flour container, operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23666325

Basic - Floor in disrepair. -entrance to walk-in cooler

36-73-4

Detail 23666316

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer/prep table has an accumulation of grease and food debris

14-38-4

Detail 23666321

Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23666319

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of hood system -exterior of dry goods containers -walk-in cooler door/gasket -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23666323

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23666314

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above service window Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 23666318

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -water leaking from plumbing device onto pavement in outdoor seating area

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-02-5

Detail 23321282

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cooked chicken wings 88F, per operator stored in walk-in cooler more than 4 hours

01B-02-5

Detail 23321276

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

22-02-4

Detail 23321278

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside, lower portion of right side reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris

05-11-4

Detail 23321280

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -left side reach-in cooler, operator moved toward front Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23321275

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board resting on top of triple sink faucet

08B-47-4

Detail 23321279

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs stored on floor in walk-in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 23321277

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in cooler door gaskets soiled -inside of reach-in freezer has an accumulation of food debris -mop bucket heavily soiled -exterior of dry goods containers soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23321281

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 23321283

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above reach-in coolers soiled Repeat Violation

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22778251

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22778253

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets of bar reach in freezer soiled -exterior of ice machine soiled -

36-50-4

Detail 22778252

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -fans in kitchen

36-27-5

Detail 22778250

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -around ice machine area in kitchen Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22778254

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 22513660

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22513668

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 85°f in kitchen. Out of cooler overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 22513665

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 85°f in kitchen. Out of cooler overnight.

22-20-5

Detail 22513659

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-12-5

Detail 22513662

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 22513666

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-73-4

Detail 22513661

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 22513669

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under prep table soiled with food debris.

36-27-5

Detail 22513663

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and dust in kitchen.

29-11-4

Detail 22513664

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at mop sink.

42-01-4

Detail 22513667

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

22-20-5

Detail 21969177

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 21969178

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 21969175

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21969179

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21969176

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21969180

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

01D-08-5

Detail 21826921

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21826918

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21826913

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21826910

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21826919

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21826915

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21826922

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21826917

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21826914

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21826916

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21826920

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21826911

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21826912

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08B-56-4

Detail 21555161

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bar, bottle of blue Berry mint. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21555162

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food storage containers soiled.

22-20-5

Detail 21555163

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-09-4

Detail 21555168

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.

36-73-4

Detail 21555165

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21555166

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag-in-box, bar.

23-03-4

Detail 21555164

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled. Fan soiled, on top of ice machine. Fan covers soiled with dust, beer walk in cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 21555167

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

53A-04-6

Detail 21049191

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Zachary girard.

31A-11-4

Detail 21049194

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rising out a wiping cloth.

03F-10-5

Detail 21049192

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

22-20-5

Detail 21049197

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

51-11-4

Detail 21049193

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-17-4

Detail 21049195

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 21049196

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch and flour. Corrected On-Site

Nov 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20673151

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in Cooler: krab (46°F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48°F - Cold Holding); chicken (45°F - Cold Holding). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Temperature: cabbage 45f, item moved to other Reach in Cooler. No other TCS Foods in unit. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20673154

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 20673155

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Walk in Cooler and outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20673153

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket, Reach in Cooler, torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20673152

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Time Extended

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 17

12A-07-5

Detail 20670461

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Corrected On-Site Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 20670453

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves raw salmon. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20670447

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in Cooler: krab (46°F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48°F - Cold Holding); chicken (45°F - Cold Holding). Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20670456

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area: rice (99°F - Hot Holding); rice (130°F - Hot Holding). Provided Time as Public Health Control. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20670449

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by chair, kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20670457

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink, kitchen. Ice in sink. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 20670458

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

16-37-1

Detail 20670452

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips needed. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20670454

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20670460

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20670455

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Walk in Cooler and outside. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20670462

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20670450

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket, Reach in Cooler, torn. Warning

14-25-5

Detail 20670459

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Cypress bowl. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20670448

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in Cooler. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 20670451

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 20670463

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning