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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10816368

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 4/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854565

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8853850

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8792226

  • 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

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634429

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8576201

  • 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

Inspection Date: 12/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8557124

  • 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