K&K BAKERY
13665 TAMIAMI TRL, North Port FL 34287 · 941.423.6223
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot water at hand sink on kitchen side.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over dough in the 2-door reach in cooler on the bakery side. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked deli ham in the cafe side reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked farmers cheese vatrushka, cooked chicken bake, cooked chicken pie, cooked cabbage roll, cooked potato roll, and cooked quiche held at room temperature in the bakery display case. The operator stated the foods had been held for approximately 2 hours.
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/ A certified food manager arrived during the inspection.
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.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cooked farmers cheese vatrushka, cooked chicken bake, cooked chicken pie, cooked cabbage roll, cooked potato roll, and cooked quiche held at room temperature in the bakery display case. The operator stated the above foods are held under time as public health control and are discarded at 4 hours. The operator was emailed written procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef stew prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator date marked the stew.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed the chlorine test kit expired 6/1/2025.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of apples stored on the floor in the bakery kitchen. The operator properly stored the box of apples.
Ice buildup in the single door cooler behind the cafe side counter near the entrance to the kitchen.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medicine stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the medicine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked apple in the 2-door stand up cooler in the back of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
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/
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Observed milk not date marked when opened. Observed employee date marking.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with fan.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed on bakery side handwashing sink being used to dump milk.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in kitchen reach in coolers at. Observed employee cleaning gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler, in kitchen, shelf rusted.
Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer on bakery side, cinnamon rolls not covered for protection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed on bakery side, mop head stored in mop bucket. Not hung up to dry.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed frozen raw whole chicken over frozen raw pork in stand up freezer on non bakery side.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed upon entering single service restroom, toilet seat up with toilet seat soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back side of reach in handles with dried food debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed on reach in cooler and stand up, reach in cooler, torn gaskets.
Iced tea dispenser/Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in kitchen, non bakery side, soda dispenser with dried on syrup splatter on machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave, bakery side with dried on food debris on inside top.
Stored food not covered. Observed chocolate ice cream with the lid sideways inside container of ice cream.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils stored handles down. Observed operator removing utensils, and putting into dish for rewatch and proper storage with handles up
Stored food not covered. Observed pastries in reach in freezer on sheet trays not covered for protection. Observed employees covering immediately.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in mop sink not properly hung up to dry. Observed operator hanging mops correctly.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen next to chest freezer with black and pink mold like substance inside of machine
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in drawer with oat milk, not cooling properly. Product in use heavily this morning. Operator iced everything down and called in repair.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas stored in reach in freezer not covered or protected. Observed employees covering with clear wrap.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot water at hand sink on kitchen side.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cake edges ( saved to turn into crumbs) in tee shirt bags not food grade bags, along with numerous other food items stored in tee shirt bags as well.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing dishes then hands in triple sink in kitchen, not in hand sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in kitchen side slicer set up and food debris all over it.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator using time vs temperature on shell in intact eggs. Provided time as public health information to operator. Eggs ambient air temperature was 71F. Put into cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelf above prep table in kitchen side.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon walking in 3employees had no hair restraints on. Employees put on hair restraints with out having to ask.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pairs of tongs hanging from oven door on kitchen side.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler on bakery side not segregated.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed un sealed flooring through out kitchen area.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Exposed plumbing lines in wall (drywall cut out) in kitchen side net to chest freezer.
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.