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COTTON'S KITCHEN LLC

With 8 documented inspections, COTTON'S KITCHEN LLC in LEESBURG has achieved a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

305 Pine Street
Leesburg, Florida, 34748
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13609670

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer. -Bathroom door in rear kitchen. -Hood filters. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**

1/9/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13473112

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 7 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer. -Bathroom door in rear kitchen. -Hood filters. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-52-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. -Duct tape on splash guard at middle hand sink. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Double door freezer in rear kitchen. -Double door refrigerator in rear kitchen. Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -By microwave. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hand sink at front line. -Drain by fryers. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Rear kitchen wall and door by three compartment sink. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer basket. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Men's bathroom. -Front hand sink, no hot or cold water. Repeat Violation Warning

8/7/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13472690

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer baskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**

7/25/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10928742

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -At dry storage entrance. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer. -Pan to right of fryers. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Drain pipe under three compartment sink in front kitchen. -Hood filters. -Cart and shelf on cook line. -Handles on refrigerators in rear kitchen. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Black refrigerator. -Silver single door refrigerator in rear kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Interior of small freezer under microwave. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -In rear kitchen. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Yellow rice 124f. Less than 4 hours. Operator reheated. Rechecked at 173f. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Oven cleaner stored by ketchup. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer baskets. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At front counter. No hot or cold water. Warning

1/22/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8831874

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 9 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Exterior of silver refrigerators.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. -Hood filters.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -In front kitchen.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -By cornbread. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Bowl of rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -In rear kitchen.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink at front line.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over mayonnaise. Corrected On-Site

7/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8740204

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 7 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. -Oven.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinet. -Exterior of fryer.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Silver single door refrigerator in rear kitchen.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Under prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink in rear kitchen.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board at steam wells.

2/14/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8456974

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pepper scoop.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over French fries. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In kitchen. Corrected On-Site

7/27/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8361670

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in double door cooler.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front handsink.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site