Bahama Breeze # 3059
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Bahama Breeze # 3059 has nine inspections in the public record. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Bahama Breeze # 3059's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda gun nozzle in bar area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -handwash sink next to ice machine, operator changed soap cartridge **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -fry station reach-in cooler shelves coating peeling
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -2 sets of tongs hanging off grill, employee relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -leaking pipe underneath sprayer sink -triple sink in prep area continuously leaking from faucets, operator states replacement parts have been ordered **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container lacking label
02D-01-5
67
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
82
Mar 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
61
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employ in dish area
12A-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -dish soap on top of Warewashing machine **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -storage containers in dish area **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of fryers soiled -hand sink near ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -stainless steel pan on shelf in prep area
16-46-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -grill scraper stored above prep line **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
61
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - on speed rack in walk in cooler: raw beef over raw bacon and raw ribs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cream 44-45 F, dessert prep cooler, less than 1 hour - vegetable patty, 45F, low boy, less than 1 hour. Corrective action taken: product moved to cooler unit **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -spoon in handwash sink by ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Certificate box frame soiled with dust. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue or dust. - shelving, exterior of blender housing in bar
23-03-4
58
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Cold holding unit used to store cook-chill/sous vide ROP food that is held more than 48 hours does not have a continuous electronic monitoring system to record time and temperature. Walk in cooler. Dates on rice 02/22/2023-02/24/2023.
03G-19-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill reduced oxygen packaged food. Rice walk in cooler.
03G-18-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line drawers. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Water softener salt stored on the floor.
08B-74-1
64
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, make line. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls, dish wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling racks soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster side door open. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bahama Breeze # 3059 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bahama Breeze # 3059 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bahama Breeze # 3059?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bahama Breeze # 3059.
How does Bahama Breeze # 3059 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Bahama Breeze # 3059 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Bahama Breeze # 3059's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bahama Breeze # 3059 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bahama Breeze # 3059 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bahama Breeze # 3059 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bahama Breeze # 3059 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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