Sanford, Seminole County

LEE'S FAMOUS RECIPE CHICKEN

1905 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford, FL 32771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 16, 2026
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 24415319

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 2x, 0ppm, operator replaced hose into sanitizer bucket, retested, 0ppm Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24415324

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -front service area reach-in cooler: portions of coleslaw 44F and potato salad 46F, per employee less than 4 hours stored above fill line, employee relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24415325

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken strips 122F-130F, per operator less than 30 minutes Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24415320

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwashing sink next to office: water only 71F, operator states new hot water handle has been ordered Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-18-4

Detail 24415322

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -floor drain in front of prep table with tea machine Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24415318

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24415323

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-02-4

Detail 24415321

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

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-21-4

Detail 24137887

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Time Extended

14-42-4

Detail 24137886

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: -operator ordered new hood filter Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 24137888

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Time Extended

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

29-37-4

Detail 24113416

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24113413

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken tenders 121-124F, per operator stored in hot holding cabinet less than 20 minutes, operator increased temperature on holding unit to rapidly reheat Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24113421

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to ice machine has no running water Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24113412

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

32-04-4

Detail 24113418

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's bathroom Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24113419

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in cooler floor Repeat Violation Warning

14-42-4

Detail 24113415

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24113417

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24113414

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sinks in women's and men's bathrooms, provided handwashing signs Corrective Action Taken Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24113411

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of large round trash cans Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24113420

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls over mop sink soiled Warning

Jun 26, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 14

35A-02-7

Detail 23841323

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 in front counter area -1 near back door area Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23841322

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Pepsi soda nozzle in drive thru area soiled

32-07-5

Detail 23841313

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -mirror in right side unisex bathroom soiled

36-51-4

Detail 23841317

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. -large gap in calking on handwash sink in right side unisex bathroom

13-04-4

Detail 23841316

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

14-11-5

Detail 23841325

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door, operator states repairs are scheduled Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23841318

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

36-73-4

Detail 23841319

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease and food debris in grout lines and broken tiles in fryer area

36-17-5

Detail 23841314

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -fry area

33-19-4

Detail 23841315

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation

33-20-4

Detail 23841324

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 23841312

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -scoop in mashed potatoes, operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23841320

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf and inside cabinet underneath soda dispenser has an accumulation of debris

33-16-4

Detail 23841321

Basic - Open dumpster lids. Repeat Violation

May 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 17

35A-02-7

Detail 23754268

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -2 live, small flying insects found in rear prep kitchen

29-37-4

Detail 23754282

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23754266

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb over mop sink. Repeat Violation

05-05-4

Detail 23754267

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -hot holding cabinets

16-21-4

Detail 23754271

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

13-04-4

Detail 23754278

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

14-11-5

Detail 23754280

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door and frame has significant damage, operator states repairs have been scheduled Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 23754281

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23754279

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 23754276

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-20-4

Detail 23754272

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

38-01-4

Detail 23754273

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -walk-in freezer

33-38-4

Detail 23754270

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -both handwash sinks in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 23754275

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of hot holding cabinets on cooking side Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23754269

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

35B-05-4

Detail 23754274

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -rear kitchen door propped open, 2 live, small flying insect in rear prep area, operator closed door Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23754277

Basic - Stored food not covered. -"Magnesol" fryer powder stored uncovered.

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 23748998

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee packaging food failed to wash hands multiple times prior to putting on gloves

03B-01-6

Detail 23749000

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried chicken 127F and fried chicken tenders 123F stored in middle hot holding cabinet, operator turned up heat on hot holding cabinet to rapidly reheat Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 23749007

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb above mop sink.

05-05-4

Detail 23749003

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -all 3 hot holding cabinets

31A-11-4

Detail 23749006

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink near fryers used to store basket, employee removed Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23749010

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-04-4

Detail 23749009

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

36-22-4

Detail 23748999

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

36-73-4

Detail 23749005

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

36-17-5

Detail 23749008

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 23748997

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

10-06-5

Detail 23749002

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -coleslaw and potato salad in front service area

23-03-4

Detail 23749001

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of double door oven -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of flour containers -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris.

42-01-4

Detail 23749004

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

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23380147

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, operator installed new chlorine sanitizer, retested 50ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 23380153

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

14-11-5

Detail 23380149

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door and frame damaged

36-73-4

Detail 23380144

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23380151

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken/missing floor tiles underneath fryers

36-24-5

Detail 23380145

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -paint peeling on wall above triple sink Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 23380146

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -dry storage room

38-01-4

Detail 23380150

Basic - Multiple light shields damaged/in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 23380148

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -white folding table soiled -dish racks soiled -sides of fryers have a light accumulation of grease and food debris

14-17-4

Detail 23380152

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

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 22778983

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

11-26-1

Detail 22778982

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. -provided form to operator

40-06-5

Detail 22778984

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -shoes on shelf next to breading in storeroom

36-73-4

Detail 22778978

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind ice machine

08B-36-4

Detail 22778977

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -bags of breading stored under open box of ceiling tiles

36-24-5

Detail 22778980

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -under time clock Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22778981

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22778979

Basic - Wire shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -storage area -walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Nov 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22455878

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in drive thru hand sink.

16-37-1

Detail 22455875

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

05-08-4

Detail 22455876

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

36-24-5

Detail 22455877

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.,behind ice machine ,

14-17-4

Detail 22455879

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