Sanford, Seminole County

MONTEGO BAY CARIBBEAN TAKE OUT RESTAURANT

1564 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford, FL 32771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 5, 2026
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 5, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 24311339

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24311336

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board on prep table Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24311338

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris

14-69-4

Detail 24311335

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -white chest freezer Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 24311337

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -front counter hot holding unit, operator installed ambient air temperature thermometer Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 24311334

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -unwrapped plastic forks at front counter

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23906855

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator states professional cleaning is scheduled Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 23861708

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23861709

High Priority - 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 Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23861712

Intermediate - 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. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23861710

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -multiple white cutting boards on prep table Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23861707

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23861711

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23861706

Basic - 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 Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 23513585

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23513582

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board stained on prep table

31A-11-4

Detail 23513588

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to empty store apple juice container, operator removed Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23513583

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23513586

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has a light accumulation of grease and food debris

23-03-4

Detail 23513584

Basic - 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

42-01-4

Detail 23513587

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23108265

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23108267

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -double door stainless steel reach-in cooler left door gasket torn

14-69-4

Detail 23108268

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer

22-08-4

Detail 23108269

Basic - Interior of microwaves have a light accumulation of grease/food debris.

21-07-4

Detail 23108266

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator refilled bucket, retested 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22555100

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22555102

Intermediate - 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 Corrective Action Taken

32-04-4

Detail 22555101

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -adjusted by operator Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22555103

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on upright refrigerator soiled , torn and covered with duct tape

35B-03-4

Detail 22555104

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22116688

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw egg over shred cheese, operator reorganized reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22116687

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

51-09-4

Detail 22116689

Basic - 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

02D-01-5

Detail 22116690

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar Corrected On-Site

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 21734132

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours.

22-02-4

Detail 21734130

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, prep area.

14-09-4

Detail 21734127

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area.

36-73-4

Detail 21734131

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment, kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21734128

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves soiled with food debris.

21-38-4

Detail 21734129

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 21274864

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: rice (120F - Hot Holding); plantains (115F - Hot Holding). Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours.

22-02-4

Detail 21274865

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Prep area.

14-09-4

Detail 21274863

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area.

14-11-5

Detail 21274866

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn, two door Reach in cooler.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 20948142

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 50f, made on 03/21/2021.

08A-05-6

Detail 20948146

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over produce. Reach in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 20948144

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03B-01-6

Detail 20948147

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (129F - Hot Holding). Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours.

22-02-4

Detail 20948143

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Prep area.

05-08-4

Detail 20948141

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

53B-14-5

Detail 20948148

Intermediate - 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.

36-27-5

Detail 20948145

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 20461825

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a Reach in Cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over carrots, Reach in Cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-26: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20461826

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-26: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 20461824

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-26: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20461827

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-26: Time Extended

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 20458108

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 55f, cooked on 08/24/2021. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 20458111

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a Reach in Cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over carrots, Reach in Cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 20458110

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20458104

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 45f. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20458105

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (121°F - Hot Holding), Advised to reheat to 165f for 15 seconds within two hours. Jamaican patties (121°F - Hot Holding) Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20458106

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

32-12-5

Detail 20458107

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 20458109

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 20458103

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cabbage.