Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE BAYOU KITCHEN AND LOUNGE

115 E 1 ST · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3653342
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13480251
DBPR license6900050

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#11High Priority29-37-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority03A-02-5

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**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority41-10-4

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

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate53A-04-6

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**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate22-02-4

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**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic51-11-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-71-4

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

#5Basic10-08-5

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

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-07-4

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**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic23-03-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-08-4

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

Repeat Violation
#9Basic14-17-4

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

Repeat Violation
#10Basic29-11-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.