DAVID T'S KITCHEN
1411 Roseland Avenue
Florida, 33870
Las Villas
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of the establishment.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though out the kitchen and bar area.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelf in the glass door reach in cooler next to the cook line rusted. Repeat Violation
- 38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Back storage and ware washing areas of the kitchen.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Owner placed the chicken below the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the cook area. Owner placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-43-4:Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer bucket and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 boxes of oil on the floor next to the hand washing sink.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave was soiled with food debris, employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to the grill, shelves are rusted.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two cases of three compartment trays on the floor underneath a prep table, operator moved to shelve. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of onion rings, french fries, and mozzarella cheese sticks in the reach in freezer not covered correctly. Operator put lids on them. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in the mop bucket not stored to dry correctly in the kitchen. Operator moved and stored to dry correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in a carry out bag which is a non-food grade bag on the prep table in the kitchen.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed his license during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand washing sink in the front kitchen area. Operator corrected by getting towels. Corrected On-Site
- 16-43-4:Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Operator had the wrong chemical test kit for the solution in the sanitizer buckets.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/27/2024
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 6/27/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave missing door handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator produced form and all employees signed and dated during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed dishes drying at end of sink beside mop sink and no splash guard in place between mopsink and drying area. Operator states he will reverse sink bay use so clean dishes are at the other end of the 3 bay. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation, cook. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, cook working in kitchen. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic ware in open container not protected from above contamination and not with handles all facing same direction. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates not inverted at front line. Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce stored with washed cut lettuce in reachin in cooler. Operator removed and rehashed all. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 14-04-4:Intermediate - Microwave missing door handle. Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen and grill area. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator produced form and all employees signed and dated during inspection. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at grill area and at kitchen. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Carpenter reinstalled door and had self closing mechanism to install at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-25-4:Basic - Grease trap not installed check with local authority to assess need.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the handwash sinks.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).