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THE BAYOU KITCHEN AND LOUNGE

THE BAYOU KITCHEN AND LOUNGE maintains a 2.3/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in SANFORD. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

115 E 1 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/20/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13480251

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 10 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -2 tanks next to soda bibs, operator chained Corrected On-Site
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -left side at entrance to kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -reach-in cooler lower left door
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils stored in water 89F on top of grill, operator turned up heat **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine -top of reach-in cooler drawers underneath grills/stove has an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of fryers and other 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
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -triple sink sprayer leaking Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwashing sink in dishwashing area: faucet dripping and handle leaking
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -hush puppy mix 50-52F, per operator less than 1 hour stored in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool, inspector verified presence of TCS ingredients **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -pest control sticky trap stored on top of dishwasher, operator relocated Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Terannce Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -small white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler is stained Repeat Violation

8/13/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13479979

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 5 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -left sides of entrance to cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around above triple sink has an accumulation of has an accumulation of mold-like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Terannce Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple colored cutting boards stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**

8/1/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10935471

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 10 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -left sides of entrance to cookline Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on serving plate, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off of bar attached to wooden board Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink next to triple sink cold water handle drips -triple sink faucet leaking Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -2 soiled dry wiping cloths on top of reach-in cooler Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around above triple sink has an accumulation of has an accumulation of mold-like substance Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm Warning
  • 22-41-4: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 contacted repair company **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Terannce Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple colored cutting boards stained Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Warning

4/1/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8996338

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lids. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.