MONTEGO BAY CARIBBEAN TAKE OUT RESTAURANT
1564 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407 320 0930
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked cabbage 112F, per operator less than 30 minutes stored on prep table, operator relocated to stove to rapidly reheat
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board on prep table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -white chest freezer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -front counter hot holding unit, operator installed ambient air temperature thermometer
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -unwrapped plastic forks at front counter
Jul 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
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
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -multiple white cutting boards on prep table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer
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
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board stained on prep table
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to empty store apple juice container, operator removed
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
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
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
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
Equipment in poor repair. -double door stainless steel reach-in cooler left door gasket torn
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer
Interior of microwaves have a light accumulation of grease/food debris.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator refilled bucket, retested 200 ppm
Jan 10, 2024Inspection 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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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
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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -adjusted by operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on upright refrigerator soiled, torn and covered with duct tape
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw egg over shred cheese, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar
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