Sanford, Seminole County

THE STATION BAR AND GRUB

109 SOUTH PALMETTO AVE, Sanford, FL 32771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 Intermediate
Jan 8, 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 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

02C-03-5

Detail 24289624

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 in walk-in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 24289623

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle in bar area Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24289627

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken wings, per operator prepared on Wednesday, 1/7/2026, operator dated Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24289629

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-32-5

Detail 24289630

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -over dishwasher

23-03-4

Detail 24289628

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves below cooking equipment

25-05-4

Detail 24289626

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -open case of hinged trays stored on the floor in kitchen, operator elevated Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 24289625

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -utility lines behind cooking equipment

36-27-5

Detail 24289631

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 23935601

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

22-02-4

Detail 23935600

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards on tops of reach-in coolers are stained Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 23935599

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -light accumulation of debris on upper portion of doors

16-21-4

Detail 23935602

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23935598

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind fryers has an accumulation of oil

23-03-4

Detail 23935597

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

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

50-17-3

Detail 23706905

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

41-24-4

Detail 23706909

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -one on ledge above open ice bin in bar area, operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23706916

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards stained -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -soda nozzles in beverage service area heavily soiled Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23706913

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at far end of bar being used to store bucket of candy, operator removed Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 23706910

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Chef Ryan arrived during inspection Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23706908

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue solution spray bottle lacking label

16-53-4

Detail 23706917

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar dishwasher 90F Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 23706911

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 23706915

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

16-13-5

Detail 23706907

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

35B-08-4

Detail 23706902

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment, operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23706906

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23706914

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handles of scoops in both chips and flour containers

51-18-6

Detail 23706904

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23706912

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bar area dishwasher racks soiled -reach-in freezer door gaskets soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen soiled Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23706918

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

36-27-5

Detail 23706903

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall over triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment Repeat Violation

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 17

03A-02-5

Detail 23369896

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shrimp 48-53F, per employee less than 30 minutes stored on prep table, operator relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23369882

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle behind bar closest to dishwasher -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen -underneath roll top lid of reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris

31B-02-4

Detail 23369887

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sinks in bar area

53B-13-5

Detail 23369894

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. -Ray

16-53-4

Detail 23369891

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar area dishwasher 108F

16-03-4

Detail 23369897

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 23369888

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

05-11-4

Detail 23369889

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit, operator relocated towards front Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23369883

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup stored in salsa in top of reach-in cooler, employee replaced with spoon Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23369881

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

50-09-4

Detail 23369884

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 23369893

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on top of reach-in cooler, employee removed Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 23369895

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

10-17-4

Detail 23369885

Basic - In-use knives stored in between walk-in cooler wall and electrical conduit.

23-03-4

Detail 23369886

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 -dish racks soiled -Exterior of seasoned flour container -walk-in cooler shelf lightly soiled

14-17-4

Detail 23369892

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

36-27-5

Detail 23369890

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall above grills -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of grease, food debris, and black, mold-like substance

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22716979

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese in reach in under grill 47F and 49F. Less than 1 hour in drawer per operator. Removed by operator to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22716973

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in bar blocked by boxes

31B-02-4

Detail 22716975

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -both hand sinks in bar

31B-03-4

Detail 22716977

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -one handsink in bar Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22716978

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -handles and gaskets of reach in freezers located in mop sink area

08B-38-4

Detail 22716974

Basic - Food stored on floor. -buckets in cooler Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22716976

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

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22438199

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. -emailed plan to operator Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22438200

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of soda gun at bar soiled

36-34-5

Detail 22438198

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in dish area soiled

36-73-4

Detail 22438196

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under bar counters Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22438197

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of soda machine next to kitchen -exterior of ice machine next to kitchen

42-01-4

Detail 22438195

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

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 21945455

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 2023-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21945457

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear hallway door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21945456

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment, kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Time Extended

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

16-37-1

Detail 21931458

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips needed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21931456

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 21931463

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21931457

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 2023-04-12: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 21931462

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 21931459

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21931461

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear hallway door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21931460

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment, kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21931455

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Time Extended

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 21771928

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. Bar 0ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21771925

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); ground beef (44F - Cold Holding). Item moved to freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21771923

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21771924

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup and brush stored in sink. Bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21771913

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21771914

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. All expired. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21771918

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21771917

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

16-21-4

Detail 21771926

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21771929

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups, make table. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21771916

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

13-04-4

Detail 21771919

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

35B-01-4

Detail 21771920

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear hallway door. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21771921

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

51-18-6

Detail 21771922

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21771927

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21771915

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment. Warning

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21274247

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler drawers: cooked chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding). Item moved to freezer. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21274249

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bibb under hand sink, cook line. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21274253

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21274251

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar, dump sink.

14-01-5

Detail 21274243

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop, flour. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 21274246

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs on oven door. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21274250

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

13-04-4

Detail 21274245

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

35B-01-4

Detail 21274244

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door.

23-03-4

Detail 21274242

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish washer racks, lime build up.

33-16-4

Detail 21274248

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

02D-01-5

Detail 21274252

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

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 20780283

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: cheese (45f - Cold Holding); ground beef (45f - Cold Holding); chicken (45f - Cold Holding). Reach in Cooler: cheese (46f - Cold Holding). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Temperatures: ground beef 44f, cheese 44f, cheese 44f. Time Extended

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-02-6

Detail 20776827

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked chicken, cook line drawers. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20776832

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: cheese (45f - Cold Holding); ground beef (45f - Cold Holding); chicken (45f - Cold Holding). Reach in Cooler: cheese (46f - Cold Holding). Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20776831

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20776829

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

14-09-4

Detail 20776830

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

10-07-4

Detail 20776828

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 120f. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 25, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02B-02-5

Detail 20610109

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.