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GIGI KOUPE DWET CUISINE LLC

1281 1 ST S, Winter Haven FL 33880 · 407-800-2234

Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6308491
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels in hand washing sink by the three compartment sink, operator removed towels.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · Employee Elizabeth. Admin Complaint
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling tile missing. In the dining room behind the reach in cooler where the bear is stored in dining area.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator removed from the kitchen area.
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to food on wrack. Operator removed items.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Thang Duc Nguyen owner is currently not present and is the only certified food manager.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by hand wash sink. Operator secured tanks.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. In the dining room behind the reach in cooler where the bear is stored in dining area.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food not covered.In the reach in freezer by the kitchen entrance. Operator covered food in reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.