BBEE'S HOME COOKING INC
2511 SANFORD AVE, Sanford FL 32773 · 407-328-8554
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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JAN 25
JUL 25
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AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - on spice rack at cookline
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. - over dish station - over cookline
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - Dishwasher is turned off and not in use. Operator states is only using three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout establishment
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - fluorescent bulb over prep table
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Aug 20, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - gravy at walk in cooler. Operator states prepared two days prior. - cooked potato at walk in cooler. Operator states prepared two days prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. - soiled cardboard used to line shelves at walk in cooler
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. - over dish station - over cookline
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - Dishwasher is turned off and not in use. Operator states is only using three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout establishment
Hole in ceiling above reach in cooler at cookline
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - fluorescent bulb over prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of cookline cooler - exterior of microwave - walk in cooler shelves - walk in fan coover
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - soiled cardboard box reused to store bread at walk in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - cookline cooler - floor mounted deep fryer - counter top fryer - old coffee equipment - 2 buckets of paint in food storage room - toast machine
Aug 19, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. - cook employee prepared toast with bare hand. Employee washed hands and started again using tongs.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - on spice rack at cookline
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 3 below hand wash sink at cookline - 12 on floor below prep table at cookline - 3 inside storage container below bag of rice - 2 on floor next to reach in freezer - 1 on glass microwave tray at storage rack
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - bag of rice with chew marks
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - establishment has one CFM certificate and is expired.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - gravy at walk in cooler. Operator states prepared two days prior. - cooked potato at walk in cooler. Operator states prepared two days prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. - soiled cardboard used to line shelves at walk in cooler
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. - over dish station - over cookline
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - Dishwasher is turned off and not in use. Operator states is only using three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout establishment
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - jugs of cooking oil stored on cardboard on floor
Hole in ceiling above reach in cooler at cookline
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - fluorescent bulb over prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of cookline cooler - exterior of microwave - walk in cooler shelves - walk in fan coover
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - soiled cardboard box reused to store bread at walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. - togo boxes on floor at near ice machine
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - cookline cooler - floor mounted deep fryer - counter top fryer - old coffee equipment - 2 buckets of paint in food storage room - toast machine
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - storage area
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - over expo station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelves soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - egg trays reused to cover food items in walk in cooler
Dec 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - storage area
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - over expo station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelves soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - egg trays reused to cover food items in walk in cooler
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over bread at cookline cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - upright freezer door handles
Equipment in poor repair. - small chest freezer door's inner lining separating from door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - small chest freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - over expo station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelves soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - egg trays reused to cover food items in walk in cooler
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. - chest freezer door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in freezer door handles
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. - chest freezer door
Food stored on floor. - jug of cooking oil on floor near ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - waffle batter (50 - Cold Holding) - cook employee states had out less than an hour
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - walk in cooler - above ice machine - at dish station - at cookline
Equipment in poor repair. - lid on chest freezer separating. Handle missing. Duct tape used to repair
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment - around baseboards throughout kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - jug of cooking oil on floor in storage room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers dusty - walk in cooler shelves soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - pooled eggs above bread in cooler at cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - shelves soiled in walk in cooler
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. - observed evidence of water damage at ceiling over triple sink. - walk in cooler ceiling damaged and has rust buildup
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors soiled near base boards at cook line - floors soiled below shelves in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - upright Maytag freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - window mounted fan soiled at cook line - walk in cooler fan cover dusty
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - Back door
Stored food not covered. - observed coffee prepared into paper filters on counter not covered,
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - operator called, renewed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - pooled eggs above bread in cooler at cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER - gravy (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states prepared on Sunday. - butter chip (49F - Cold Holding); - single serve creamers (49F - Cold Holding); - sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) - raw shell eggs ambient (48 - Cold Holding). Operator states delivered this morning <4 hours FRONT COUNTER - single server creamer (48 - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - shelves soiled in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - gravy (47F - Cold Holding). Operator states prepared on Sunday.
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. - observed evidence of water damage at ceiling over triple sink. - walk in cooler ceiling damaged and has rust buildup
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors soiled near base boards at cook line - floors soiled below shelves in walk in cooler
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - cooking oil on floor in storage room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - upright Maytag freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - window mounted fan soiled at cook line - walk in cooler fan cover dusty
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - Back door
Stored food not covered. - observed coffee prepared into paper filters on counter not covered,
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical in spray bottle under dish machine not labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table at kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by ice machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle at cooks line
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves of walk in cooler
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touched phone and continue working with food prep.Educated operator on proper hand washing
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut potatoes,grits and gravy covered with box lids of old biscuit trays
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. Expired in 2023
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical in spray bottle under dish machine not labeled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling at walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table at kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by ice machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up at reach in freezer and chest freezer at storage area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle at cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves at cooks line/kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers at cooks line
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plates stored on floor at storage area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plates not inverted on cooks line
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves of walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. 0 ppm
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items not dated in the reach in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin soiled with a black mold like substance present
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several areas show signs of water damage
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Soft areas in the kitchen at the walk in cooler door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small chest freezer
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Lid to chest freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under the flat top grill
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.