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MARY'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN

Based on 6 health inspections, MARY'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN in TAVARES has earned a 1.5/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

15945 CTY RD 448, TAVARES 32778

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/24/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13503322

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 10 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under hand washing sink in the kitchen. Floor behind white upright freezer. Floor by dish rack. Floor in storage area soiled.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One piece. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In two white chest freezer in storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at the end of cook line interior.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior side of white reach in freezer at cook line. Gaskets on upright white freezer at the end of cook line.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright white reach in freezer at the end of cook line. Reach in coolers across next to ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Boats on top of refrigerator. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook at cook line cracked raw shell eggs and grabbed to go container without changing gloves and washing hand.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell eggs over cream in reach in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu. Operator put asterisks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine strips.

8/25/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10915374

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 12 basic

  • 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

5/6/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10719096

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 9 basic

  • 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.

11/13/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8718165

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 10 basic

  • 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/

3/14/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8522024

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 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

10/10/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8339846

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 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.