MONTEGO BAY CARIBBEAN TAKE OUT RESTAURANT
MONTEGO BAY CARIBBEAN TAKE OUT RESTAURANT has 6 health inspections on file for its SANFORD location, with an overall rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
French Avenue
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13457993
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator states professional cleaning is scheduled **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 7/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929466
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -multiple white cutting boards on prep table Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice and beans 107-124F, per operator stored on prep table less than 1 hour, operator relocated to steam table to rapidly reheat **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8875977
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -operator filled chlorine sanitizer compartment of triple sink and sanitized food-contact surfaces Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board stained on prep table
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to empty store apple juice container, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in unisex bathroom, operator restocked -handwash sink in kitchen, operator restocked Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733747
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -double door stainless steel reach-in cooler left door gasket torn
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwaves have a light accumulation of grease/food debris.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator refilled bucket, retested 200 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above washed produce in white reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 1/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443482
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -adjusted by operator Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on upright refrigerator soiled , torn and covered with duct tape
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over cooked ready to eat food (chicken curry) -relocated by operator Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4: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. -provided Cleanup Plan form to operator via email **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 7/12/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355348
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -observed 7 seats in lobby
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw egg over shred cheese, operator reorganized reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site