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MARY'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN

Based on 5 health inspections, MARY'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN in TAVARES has earned a 1.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

15945 CTY RD 448, TAVARES 32778

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915374

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. N ware washing area
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack in ware washing area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of noodles in dry storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In 2 white chest freezer in dry storage area.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in the kitchen.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in the kitchen
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of lids on floor in dry storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washersoiled
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator added bag of ice. Raw Shell eggs (63F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Egg Benedict. Operator marked on menu. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jacob's. And Cindi H. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 5/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10719096

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - prep area.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -kitchen and prep areas Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - kitchen and prep areas.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Garland oven Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of ice machine - dishwasher trays Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - utensil stored handle side down Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line and salad station. - electric slicer(cos) - mixer head(cos) Repeat Violation
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718165

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - kitchen and prep floors.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - expo cooler
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Regina Leonard 10/11/19
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards in kitchen - electric slicer - mixer head Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8522024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - floors throughout kitchen areas
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - server service area. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven in kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ie machine.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef patties stored over deli ham and peppers. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryer and baskets -Can opener - electric slicer

Inspection Date: 10/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339846

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -Concrete floors throughout the entire kitchen areas
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven in kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior ice machine - Exterior of fryers - burner stove top
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw shell eggs stored over cheese curds. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - stainless cleaner stored with clean utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb located outside next to mop sink.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Mixer head next to ice machine. - white cutting board on expo, cooks line - interior of fryers and baskets. - can opener
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.