Sanford, Seminole County

THE BAYOU KITCHEN AND LOUNGE

115 E 1 ST, Sanford, FL 32771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
3 High Priority
Jan 20, 2026
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
4

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.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

29-37-4

Detail 24310590

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24310589

High Priority - 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 Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24310587

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -pest control sticky trap stored on top of dishwasher, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

53A-04-6

Detail 24310597

Intermediate - 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 Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24310595

Intermediate - 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 Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 24310592

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 24310591

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -2 tanks next to soda bibs, operator chained Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 24310586

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -left side at entrance to kitchen Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 24310585

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -reach-in cooler lower left door

10-08-5

Detail 24310598

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24310596

Basic - 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 Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24310593

Basic - 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 Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 24310594

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -triple sink sprayer leaking Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24310599

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 24310588

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwashing sink in dishwashing area: faucet dripping and handle leaking

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

53A-04-6

Detail 23952270

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23952272

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple colored cutting boards stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23952274

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 23952268

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -left sides of entrance to cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23952271

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23952269

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23952273

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Time Extended

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 23923996

High Priority - 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 Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-04-6

Detail 23923993

Intermediate - 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 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23924003

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple colored cutting boards stained Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23923991

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

11-26-1

Detail 23923998

Intermediate - 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. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23923997

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23923992

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -left sides of entrance to cookline Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23924002

Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23924001

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off of bar attached to wooden board Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23923995

Basic - 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 Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23923999

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink next to triple sink cold water handle drips -triple sink faucet leaking Warning

21-10-4

Detail 23923994

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -2 soiled dry wiping cloths on top of reach-in cooler Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23924004

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23923990

Basic - 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 Warning

21-08-4

Detail 23924000

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm Warning

Apr 1, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

32-12-6

Detail 23674585

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

35B-01-4

Detail 23674586

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

33-16-4

Detail 23674584

Basic - Open dumpster lids. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23674583

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.