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COUNTRY CATERERS

6217 COUNTY RD UNIT B, Keystone Heights FL 32656 · 352.473.3728

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT1400167
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live fly in main prep kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage one can of dented green peas and one can of roasted tomatoes. Operator removed to discard.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live fly in main prep kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowl on top shelf of prep area not invented.
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in walk in freezer under compressor.
Basic/14-69-4
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer, raw chicken in ziplock over bagged frozen ready to eat cheese sauce.
High priority/08A-02-6
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Unwrapped clean bowls in dry dry storage not inverted or covered.
Basic/24-05-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer in dry storage gasket has mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored on shelf over ready to eat items peanut butter/ butter. Per operator shelf mix of employee personal food and food for customers. Discussed with operator making one shelf for employee personal food. Operator relocated the raw shell eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
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. At time of inspection unable to provide proof of training for food handling employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Unable to provide most recent well water test report.
Intermediate/27-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in chest freezer door gaskets with mold like substance build up.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Bulk dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
Stored food not covered. In the walk in freezer uncovered pecan pie, operator voluntarily discarded.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has grease debris above the blade, operator relocated the can opener to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over ready to eat pork. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from hand wash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Some employees with expired training 3/3023.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing covered receptacle in unisex restroom.
Basic/32-12-5

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.