CELERY CITY CRAFT

You can trust both numbers at CELERY CITY CRAFT: 97/100 from the state, 4.6★ from 1,475 diners.

It ranks safer than 72% of Seminole County restaurants we grade. The last inspection (January 9, 2026) noted just 3 basic violations.

A · 97/100 · safer than 72% of Seminole County

Get directions Call (407) 915-5541

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (97/100)
Violations
3 total — 3 basic
Address
118 S PALMETTO AVE, Sanford, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Beer garden, Bar, Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.6 stars (1475 reviews)
Seats
224
Phone
(407) 915-5541
Website
Official website
Photo of CELERY CITY CRAFT
Photo: Celery City Craft Beer Garden

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 1,475 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The crowd and the inspector reached the same conclusion. The staff tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.8 stars.

What nobody raises here is pacing — it goes unmentioned across all 19 reviews. The corpus runs from Dec 2025 through Jun 2026 — not a single moment in time. 18 of 19 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 0 are two or lower. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 14 of 19.

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (97/100), with 3 basic violations. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. That result dates from January 9, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 72% of the Seminole County restaurants we grade. What the inspector actually wrote up: nonfood-contact surfaces clean and floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 13, 2026

    Celery City is a hip beer bar in the heart of historic downtown Sanford. They offer an extensive draft beer selection, along with a solid variety of non-alcoholic beers and mocktails. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The venue features plenty of outdoor seating, including tables, chairs, and picnic tables spread throughout a spacious beer garden. Sushi & Seoul is conveniently located within the beer garden, making it easy to grab a delicious bite while enjoying the atmosphere. Smoking, including cigars, is permitted in the beer garden, but the large open-air layout, fans, and excellent airflow help keep the space comfortable. There’s also an outdoor entertainment stage that adds to the lively and social vibe. Overall, it’s a great place to relax, enjoy a drink, and experience the charm and character of historic downtown Sanford.

  • June 7, 2026

    Tons of outdoor seating! Umbrellas for shade. They sell sushi next door as well. They have an extensive beer list, with over 40 beers to choose from. It's a great and open area with live music. A sanford staple!

  • June 6, 2026

    Really great place to enjoy beer! Servers are very kind and beers are so good!

  • May 23, 2026

    We didn't love the mixed drinks but maybe was just an off day. I'm sure it's better than our experience.

  • May 8, 2026

    The food junkie that I am brings me back to this place at least 3 times a month. The sushi spot has this fried chicken bowl which is delicious and worth a weekday stop. Service is mediocre at its best, no smiles just place your order and you’ll get it shortly as they pass you the buzzer. At the bar, you can’t request a different or better alcohol than what’s on the menu for the cocktail you choose from what I was told but for the price I guess. Overall just order and enjoy your own company, smile and say thank you!

  • April 28, 2026

    This is an irreplaceable gem in the heart of downtown Sanford. I love everything about this place. 1st the atmosphere is an outside area with long picnic tables with heaters in the winter, there are also tables and chairs throughout all the way back to the cigar bar in back another gem. There are tvs outside to watch the local games on and tvs inside as well with a fully stocked bar and great craft brews and creative cocktails. They have live music on an outside stage top notch always diverse and perfect volume so you can talk to your friends while you chill. I'm not a drinker but all who do imbibe there seem to love it including all in my group. The food sushi and Seoul is out of this world rolls korean chicken with sticky rice bowls of yummy stuff something for everyone. I am in a wheelchair and this place is very easy for me to navigate and every employee there from the beautiful ladies taking food orders tthe bar tenders the cooks and the guys who clean the tables and take away the glasses in a tall circus fashion tower stacked 10 ft high they are all the best in the business and always make me feel comfortable. This is a place you want to come to and bring a friend. You wont be bummed.

  • April 26, 2026

    Great live music and cold beer.

  • April 20, 2026

    Stopped for beers the other night. Very very fun patio. Very easy to order drinks off of video menu.

  • April 19, 2026

    This place is great! My family of 20 came here Saturday night but the poor snake plant in the corner is thirsty. She needs new pants (pot) and a hair cut. It would be 5 stars if plantisha was cared for properly.

  • March 25, 2026

    This place is awesome. It has a great selection of around 30 brews at a time and the atmosphere is wonderful. I absolutely love the beer garden especially in the evenings when you can go out and find a quiet table to hang with your friends and enjoy the nice weather.

  • March 24, 2026

    50 taps and great sushi.

  • March 16, 2026

    We went for open mic night and had a great time. Looking forward to going again. There is always something special going on Celery City.

  • March 9, 2026

    Loved it. Great selection of beer and loved the vibes with 5 twinkle lights!

  • February 12, 2026

    Staff always friendly and accommodating and remembers our faces. Means a lot.

  • February 11, 2026

    We didn't eat this time but the beer selection is amazing! And they have a full bar!

  • February 1, 2026

    Great ambiance along with taste testing of the newly famous capt crunch drink, yes you heard that right. Enjoyed the pork pockets to acompany my whisky sours... ! I'll be back for sho.

  • January 31, 2026

    ❤️

  • January 21, 2026

    Great beer selection, nice beer garden. Usually have something going on on the weekends.

  • December 28, 2025

    Great beer centric bar. Tons of beer options with great staff.

Overall Score

64 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 12 AM
Tuesday
11 AM to 12 AM
Wednesday
11 AM to 12 AM
Thursday
11 AM to 2 AM
Friday
11 AM to 2 AM
Saturday
11 AM to 2 AM
Sunday
11 AM to 12 AM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 9, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. January 8, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
  3. August 6, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    4 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 42 — Cleaning and maintenance equipment

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 9, 2026