Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sanford restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice and beans 107-124F, per operator stored on prep table less than 1 hour, operator relocated to steam table to rapidly reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -multiple white cutting boards on prep table **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of 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** **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -operator filled chlorine sanitizer compartment of triple sink and sanitized food-contact surfaces **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board stained on prep table
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to empty store apple juice container, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in unisex bathroom, operator restocked -handwash sink in kitchen, operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
55
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above washed produce in white reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -double door stainless steel reach-in cooler left door gasket torn
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves have a light accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator refilled bucket, retested 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over cooked ready to eat food (chicken curry) -relocated by operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -provided Cleanup Plan form to operator via email **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -adjusted by operator **Corrected On-Site**
32-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on upright refrigerator soiled , torn and covered with duct tape
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
35B-03-4
67
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw egg over shred cheese, operator reorganized reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -observed 7 seats in lobby
51-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment, kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
64
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: rice (120F - Hot Holding); plantains (115F - Hot Holding). Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn, two door Reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area.
14-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant.
How does Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Montego Bay Caribbean Take Out Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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