THE BAYOU KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
115 E 1 ST · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High 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 **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler drawers: raw brisket 45-46F and raw catfish 45F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -half n half stored in "low boy" reach-in cooler, per operator opened 2 days ago **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained -soda gun nozzle in bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used as dump sink **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA **Warning**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -red beans and grits gravy, employee dated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 8
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -left side at entrance to kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to triple sink **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – 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 -exterior of cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind flat-top grill **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe underneath triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.