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SORRENTO COUNTRY KITCHEN

SORRENTO COUNTRY KITCHEN in SORRENTO has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

23911 Sorrento Avenue
Florida, 32776
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13508047

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Box of to go lids stored on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line torn Reach in cooler in back dry storage area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the end of cook line Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by 3 compartment sink missing tiles. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of vinegar on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both white upright freezers at the end of cook line In white chest freezers to the left of cook line Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave to the left of cook line Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior all coolers in the kitchen. Exterior all freezer in the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior Grits (64F - Cold Holding); Cooked diced potatoes (49 - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior Grits (64F - Cold Holding); Cooked diced potatoes (49 - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Use to store pans and fryer basket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed dishwasher Plans show hand washing sink outside of rest rooms. Hand washing sink is now at the end of cook line. 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. Provided form operator filled out and posted Warning

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10841449

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer door not closed tightly - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia test kit - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10737038

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - microwave door handle Corrected On-Site
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer door not closed tightly
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter chips (79F - Cold Holding) Observed at server station. COOKLINE COOLER: - corned beef (48F - Cold Holding); - corned hash (50F - Cold Holding); - cooked potato (47F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling Warning
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm). Manager discarded. Manager states establishment uses disinfectant wipes **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4: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 to operator
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at server station storing pot and silverware
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia test kit

Inspection Date: 12/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775949

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -tops/sides of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -top and sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation
  • 32-23-4:Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -plumber arrived during inspection to affect repairs **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -multiple employees
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage gravy 110F, per operator less than 2 hours stored above fill line in hot holding table, operator relocated to flat to grill to rapidly reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler stained -fryer baskets have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink in kitchen, employee cleared Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of degreaser lacking label, operator labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.

Inspection Date: 3/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8633397

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both bathroom doors Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Per operator, a handyman purchased the materials yesterday. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -3 gaskets on reach in cooler soiled and torn Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: -per operator, replacement gaskets have been ordered **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door has side and bottom gaps Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: -the sides are corrected but a smaller gap at the bottom remains **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of equipment on cook line soiled -gaskets soiled throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Cook line equipment is cleaned Some gaskets remain soiled (may be replaced per operator) **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8497853

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both bathroom doors Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -throughout kitchen Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -table by entrance to kitchen Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -3 gaskets on reach in cooler soiled and torn Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door has side and bottom gaps Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -between and behind equipment on cook line Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -onions, potatoes, tomatoes in back room Warning
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven handle Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in coolers in kitchen Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at any of the handwashing sinks in kitchen Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of equipment on cook line soiled -gaskets soiled throughout kitchen Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -under griddle Warning
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -back area cluttered with unused equipment Repeat Violation Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -multiple employees Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced ham 58F, cheese 56F. In drawer under grill less than 2 hours per operator. Operator moved to reach in freezer to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table -can opener in storeroom -lids in reach in cooler Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in kitchen blocked by garbage can -hand sink in back of kitchen contained dishes Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handsink at rear of kitchen 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: 9/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8486557

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's and women's bathrooms
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -CO tank next to box soda rack
  • 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor is soiled and has grease buildup behind gas stove, fryers on cook line
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -next to soda dispenser
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - back storage area cluttered with old, unused equipment
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -brown sugar Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. - at expediting area, adjacent to three compartment sink. See notes.