COTTON'S KITCHEN LLC
305 PINE ST, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352.460.0674
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef 54f, Pork chops 50f, Chicken legs 56f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef 54f, Pork chops 50f, Chicken legs 56f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -In black refrigerator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No quat test kit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Small silver refrigerator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Table by fryers. -In between fryers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -In kitchen.
Jan 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer. -Bathroom door in rear kitchen. -Hood filters.
Jan 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer basket.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Men's bathroom. -Front hand sink, no hot or cold water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer. -Bathroom door in rear kitchen. -Hood filters.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. -Duct tape on splash guard at middle hand sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Double door freezer in rear kitchen. -Double door refrigerator in rear kitchen.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -By microwave.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hand sink at front line. -Drain by fryers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Rear kitchen wall and door by three compartment sink.
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer baskets.
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Yellow rice 124f. Less than 4 hours. Operator reheated. Rechecked at 173f.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Oven cleaner stored by ketchup.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer baskets.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At front counter. No hot or cold water.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -At dry storage entrance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer. -Pan to right of fryers. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Drain pipe under three compartment sink in front kitchen. -Hood filters. -Cart and shelf on cook line. -Handles on refrigerators in rear kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Black refrigerator. -Silver single door refrigerator in rear kitchen.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Interior of small freezer under microwave.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -In rear kitchen.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over mayonnaise.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Exterior of silver refrigerators.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. -Hood filters.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -In front kitchen.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -By cornbread.
Stored food not covered. -Bowl of rice.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -In rear kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink at front line.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board at steam wells.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. -Oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinet. -Exterior of fryer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Silver single door refrigerator in rear kitchen.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Under prep table in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink in rear kitchen.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over French fries.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pepper scoop.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in double door cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front handsink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.