Sanford, Seminole County

DEES BROTHERS BREWERY

210 MAGNOLIA AVE, Sanford, FL 32771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 Intermediate
Feb 3, 2026
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

53A-03-7

Detail 24345918

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Whitney, Michael, and Benjamin all expired on 9/29/2025

53A-04-6

Detail 24345913

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/ -Lacey Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24345917

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board stained Repeat Violation

05-11-4

Detail 24345916

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -lower portion of double door reach-in cooler, relocated towards front Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-07-5

Detail 24345912

Basic - Employee bathroom facility not clean. -mirror soiled

25-02-4

Detail 24345914

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

29-11-4

Detail 24345915

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink sprayer leaking while in operation, employee turned off Corrected On-Site

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-04-6

Detail 24038577

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/ -Lacey

22-02-4

Detail 24038574

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -green cutting board in triple sink lightly stained -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler

05-11-4

Detail 24038575

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -reach-in cooler lower portion, operator relocated to front Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24038576

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

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 23734177

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/2025, operator renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23734174

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. -Lacey and Keesha

32-07-5

Detail 23734178

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -unisex employee bathroom mirror soiled

13-04-4

Detail 23734179

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation, employee put on beard guard Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 23734176

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -forks and spoons on expo table, employee inverted Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23734175

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

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

22-43-4

Detail 23369276

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -tested 0ppm, opera refilled, retested 200ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 23369282

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw pork stored over ready-to-eat sauces on rack in walk-in cooler, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23369279

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet, operator installed vacuum breaker Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23369281

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler stained

36-73-4

Detail 23369277

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink have an accumulation of grease and food debris

14-69-4

Detail 23369278

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

23-03-4

Detail 23369283

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

25-02-4

Detail 23369286

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

36-27-5

Detail 23369285

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of grease and food debris

42-01-4

Detail 23369280

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

21-08-4

Detail 23369284

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator refilled, retested 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-43-4

Detail 22693843

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -first tested less than 150 ppm, then adjusted by operator to reach 200 ppm. Operator has called for repair. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22693844

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -splitter added to mop sink without additional vacuum breakers provided

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 22515795

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -make line Repeat Violation

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 21170368

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

03B-01-6

Detail 21170371

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 80f, cooked green peppers 82f. Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours.

22-02-4

Detail 21170366

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, make line.

14-09-4

Detail 21170369

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

40-06-5

Detail 21170370

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21170367

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Corrected On-Site

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 20491087

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over food, salt and pepper. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20491091

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bibbs brewery and mop sink splitter.

02C-03-5

Detail 20491088

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20491090

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

21-44-1

Detail 20491089

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to creamers. Corrected On-Site