FIT N PREP KITCHEN
1516 MAX HOOKS RD STE A AND B, Groveland FL 34736 · 8132782677
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
APR 24
APR 25
MAY 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -expired 4/1/2025
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Light not functioning under hood suppression system. Operator replaced bulb.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler door, operator began cleaning
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm, operator changed sanitizer bucket and ran again, 100 ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -operator has applied for a change of ownership to change LLC.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Henrique expired 11/20/25
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -walk in cooler is leaking condensation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee beverages above cooked and prepped food in reach in cooler. Operator removed beverages
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed mushrooms and lemons over cooked potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator moved all prepped items to the top.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -interior of oven and microwaves
Hole in or other damage to wall behind triple sink
Jun 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -interior of oven and microwaves
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/. -triple sink has been removed and replaced with dish machine. Mop sink has been relocated.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on walk in freezer -gaskets on upright reach in cooler by dough machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall behind triple sink
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -expired 4/1/2025
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -cooked shrimp next raw beef in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs over unwashed mushrooms in upright reach in cooler near walk in cooler. -raw shell eggs over sauces in upright reach in cooler beside walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over cheese and butter in walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Lysol wipes by cooking oil on rack in front area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -interior of oven and microwaves
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
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/. -triple sink has been removed and replaced with dish machine. Mop sink has been relocated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -potato salad in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -chemical rack by triple sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -stored on food and dry foods storage rack in front area
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on walk in freezer -gaskets on upright reach in cooler by dough machine.
Food stored on floor -meatballs in walk in freezer, beef in walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall behind triple sink
No hot running water at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bottom of hot holing units by dough machine -filters on hood suppression system. -gaskets and sides on all reach in coolers -exterior reach in cooler doors and handles
Stored food not covered. -container of sugar on baking cart. Operator covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of sugar on baking cart. Operator labeled.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on walk in freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind triple sink by stove area.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.