ST JOHNS RIVER STEAK & SEAFOOD

dba ST JOHNS RIVER STEAK & SEAFOOD LLC

About this restaurant

ST JOHNS RIVER STEAK & SEAFOOD is a seating restaurant located at 550 N Palmetto Ave in Sanford with a capacity of 150 seats. The establishment is described as a family-friendly lakefront eatery featuring a light-filled dining room and outdoor tables, with a diverse menu offering both steaks and seafood options. According to available information, the restaurant typically operates Monday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, and can be reached at (407) 878-0980.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
550 N PALMETTO AVE
SANFORD, FL 32771
Phone
407.219.6561
DBPR District
District 4 — Orlando (licenses expire April)
County (Region Code)
Lee (code 36)
Seating
150 seats

License

License Number
SEA6905035
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Apr 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Jan 28, 2026
Date Result Expand
Jan 28, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food Visit ID: 13484946 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 7, 2025
Callback
 Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13484490 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 6, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 10870802 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food