KOUNTRY KITCHEN
1008 West Dixie Avenue
Leesburg, Florida, 34748
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of waffle maker.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed mushrooms over cheese.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 55f, Eggs 55f, Cut tomato 54f. Ham 55f, Turkey 54f, Sausage 54f, Cheese 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Lower left below three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Small amount on shield. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Lower left below three compartment sink. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Glass door cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 48f, Eggs 54f, Cut lettuce 54f, Cut tomato 55f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Pepper scoop. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -0 ppm. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour. Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator handled toast with bare hands. Warning
- 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 shrimp over cheese sticks. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 49f, Cooked potatoes 50f, Cheese 50f, Waffle batter 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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. Turkey.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pot stored in handsink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).