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THE BAYOU KITCHEN AND LOUNGE

115 E 1 ST, SANFORD, FL 32771

License #6900050

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84.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE BAYOU KITCHEN AND LOUNGE in SANFORD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 3 critical, 7 major, 19 minor.

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Inspections on file
3
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on January 20, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 7 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage
100%
Imported observations
29
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [23-03-4] 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
  • [36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -left side at entrance to kitchen
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -pest control sticky trap stored on top of dishwasher, operator relocated
  • [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -2 tanks next to soda bibs, operator chained
  • [53A-04-6] 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
  • [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • [29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. -triple sink sprayer leaking
  • [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • [10-07-4] 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
  • [22-02-4] 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
  • [03A-02-5] 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
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THE BAYOU KITCHEN AND LOUNGE has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

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