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BAIT AND HOOK

212 W 1 ST, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-538-3640

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS6905379
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach in front of dish machine
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023047905Aug 1, 2023Sep 13, 2023$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -buttermilk in walk-in cooler
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel bowls stored on dish drying rack
Basic/24-05-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath the dishwasher
Basic/36-73-4
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -unwrapped single-service bowls and trays not stored inverted on wire rack shelf over roll-top reach-in cooler
Basic/25-06-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind the dishwasher
Basic/36-27-5
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Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -liquid eggs 46F, per operator less than 1 hour stored on insufficient ice bath, operator added more ice to rapidly cool, retested 41F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -sushi rice, provided Time As Public Health Control Written Procedures form
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwashing sink hot water handle leaking during operation
Basic/29-11-4
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. -unwashed lemons and oranges stored above cases of bread in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -operator wearing watch while preparing food
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. -stainless steel stand up reach-in freezer door gasket torn -triple door reach-in cooler right side door gasket torn
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris, operator states professional cleaning has been scheduled
Basic/36-73-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sish racks soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris -walk-in cooler door/gasket has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -10ppm, operator discarded solution and refilled, retested 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -blue cutting board stained, employee cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Repeat Violation
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -double glass door reach-in cooler at front counter, relocated thermometer to front
Basic/05-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -frying pans on wire rack, employee inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee sunglasses and cell phone stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. -stainless steel single door reach-in freezer door gasket torn
Basic/14-11-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sinks in employee restrooms
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach in front of dish machine
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shrimp scampi sauce with fresh cooked garlic in oil, 78F out 2 hrs per operator. Operator placed on ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic soufflé cup used to dispense seasoning
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -cooler doors
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach behind dish machine -1 dead roach behind make table next to hand sink
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire shelving next to dish machine soiled -table next to fryer soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Aug 2, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -One employee has valid certificate for food handler on site. One is expired, another has his but not on site
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Return visit Aug 2, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 1, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -3 live roaches on floor next to reach in cooler doors -approx 12 live roaches under 3 compartment sink on and by soap container -operator is currently treating and cleaning area
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage less than 4 hours per operator -cut tomatoes 46 less than 4 hours per operator -garlic in oil 56F and 78F less than 4 hours per operator
High priority/03A-02-5
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -bucket on back line more than 400 ppm -corrected to 100 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. -not all employees trained
Intermediate/11-26-1
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -One employee has valid certificate for food handler on site. One is expired, another has his but not on site
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Dead roaches on premises. -1 on floor by walkin cooler -1 dead roach under dish machine on floor -manager cleaned up
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack and drink on front prep tab E
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under cook line soiled with grease and debris -floor soiled with grease and debris under dish machne
Basic/36-73-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -single serve containers on floor near cash register and under front table
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic cutlery at front counter
Basic/25-02-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.