Sanford, Seminole County

FILOMENA'S PIZZERIA ON THE RIVER

350 E SEMINOLE BLVD, Sanford, FL 32771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Jun 11, 2025
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Closed
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.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23820522

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda gun nozzle soiled in bar area -inside of ice machine in hallway has an accumulation of pink, mold-like substance -small white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler is stained Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: -inside of ice machine in hallway has an accumulation of pink, mold-like substance -small white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler is stained Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 23820523

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink used to store a large bottle of Dawn dish detergent, operator removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: -handwash sink next to triple sink used to store steel wool and green bucket Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23820526

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: Time Extended

13-07-4

Detail 23820524

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelets while preparing food - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23820528

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of black microwave -exterior of ice machine in hallway -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris -dish racks soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: -exterior of black microwave -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris -dish racks soiled Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 23820527

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 23820525

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -beer keg cooler in bar area - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: Time Extended

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 19

03F-02-5

Detail 23698917

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -pizza for slices, employee marked time Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23698923

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -marinara sauce 68F, per operator stored on top of stove less than 30 minutes, operator turned up heat on stove to rapidly reheat, rechecked 30 minutes later 167F-178F Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23698927

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda gun nozzle soiled in bar area -inside of ice machine in hallway has an accumulation of pink, mold-like substance -small white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler is stained Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23698934

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in bar area blocked by beer keg cooler

31A-11-4

Detail 23698930

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink used to store a large bottle of Dawn dish detergent, operator removed Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 23698928

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23698924

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

53B-01-5

Detail 23698920

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

16-21-4

Detail 23698916

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

50-09-4

Detail 23698919

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 23698921

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelets while preparing food

36-73-4

Detail 23698922

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23698931

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils at stove stored in water 78F

51-13-4

Detail 23698929

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 23698933

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in bar area

23-03-4

Detail 23698932

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of black microwave -exterior of ice machine in hallway -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris -dish racks soiled Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23698926

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-49-6

Detail 23698925

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -beer keg cooler in bar area

32-23-5

Detail 23698918

Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 23345915

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for three-compartment sink/wiping cloths -CHLORINE for dishwasher Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for three-compartment sink/wiping cloths Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23345914

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Time Extended

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 14Total: 23

22-41-4

Detail 23320727

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. -tested 0ppm Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 23320723

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

09-01-4

Detail 23320714

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -operator touched crust of pizza while slicing -operator placed sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers on a salad with his bare hands, inspector educated operator Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23320711

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of black microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23320719

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23320720

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for three-compartment sink/wiping cloths -CHLORINE for dishwasher Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23320730

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

03F-10-5

Detail 23320710

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23320725

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pastas in glass door reach-in cooler Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23320715

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

05-11-4

Detail 23320708

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -glass door reach-in cooler Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23320728

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

24-05-4

Detail 23320718

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -clean plates, bowls, and pots stored on wire rack upright Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23320721

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -3 mahi mahi filets in glass door reach-in cooler, operator discarded Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23320712

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23320729

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

51-18-6

Detail 23320709

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23320713

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23320726

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -sprayer hose at triple sink continuously leaking Warning

25-02-4

Detail 23320717

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks in front service area Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23320724

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

36-27-5

Detail 23320716

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls around handwash sink next to glass door reach-in cooler Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23320722

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

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 22562275

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwashing sink in dish room blocked by sanitizer jugs Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22562278

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. -emailed to operator Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22562276

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. -no proof of training for employee P

36-24-5

Detail 22562274

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -drywall at side of back door is missing

10-20-4

Detail 22562280

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

25-05-4

Detail 22562273

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes stored with end on floor Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22562279

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to handwashing sink in dish room

42-01-4

Detail 22562277

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

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-36-4

Detail 22281274

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -over box beverage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Time Extended

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 22280000

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22279999

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -3 pans cooked pasta 48F -1 pan chicken wings 48F -small amount chicken tenders 51F All in 1 door cooler overnight per operator Disposed of by operator Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22280003

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -pizza slices held for sale at counter 3 hours per operator. 79F/pepperoni and 77F/everything Furnished Time as a Public Health form to operator Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22280002

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink at counter Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22280001

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

36-36-4

Detail 22280004

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -over box beverage area Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22279998

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22279996

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -coat on plate storage rack next to mixer Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22279997

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes on floor Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 21812643

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. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21812642

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Corrected On-Site