BAYOU KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
115 E 1 ST, Sanford FL 32771 · 321-363-1400
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
APR 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Stuffing from 11/22
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020050226 | Oct 29, 2020 | Jan 22, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
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
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -pest control sticky trap stored on top of dishwasher, operator relocated
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
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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
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -2 tanks next to soda bibs, operator chained
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -left side at entrance to kitchen
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -reach-in cooler lower left door
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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
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
Plumbing system in disrepair. -triple sink sprayer leaking
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwashing sink in dishwashing area: faucet dripping and handle leaking
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple colored cutting boards stained
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -left sides of entrance to cookline
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
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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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
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple colored cutting boards stained
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -left sides of entrance to cookline
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
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off of bar attached to wooden board
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
Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink next to triple sink cold water handle drips -triple sink faucet leaking
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -2 soiled dry wiping cloths on top of reach-in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Open dumpster lids.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -provided to operator
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler at front counter soiled and torn
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Stuffing from 11/22
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On the white divider a moldlike substance is found
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the low boy cooler is damaged
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pan liners stored on the floor
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.