KATHY'S KITCHEN INC
1341 HWY 17 S, Wauchula FL 33873 · 863-767-0020
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provide the written procedure.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees washing hands with cold water due to broken hot water handles.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at either hand washing sink in kitchen. Both hot water handles are broken. Operator is currently working on replacing them.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 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 at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provide the written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the document which was completed during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Make Table inoperable.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed open drywall for ceilings in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door I'll fitted and rusted with rusted loose pieces on door frame and door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease and food debris under cookline equipment.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil, tea spoon for stirring tea pitcher,stored in splash zone of handsink at front counter.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed open bulb in walk-in cooler. Observed light shield missing at dishwash area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food soil in handsink basin at cookline.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors worn and bare unsealed concrete throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed brick type wall behind wait prep/ handsink at kitchen. Not easily cleanable.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Serving table at steam table finish worn and flaking.
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed supliments and stretch bandage stored on shelf with clean dishes in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (53F - Cold Holding); tomatoe (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in prep top cooler at kitchen. Operator states loaded into cooler at 800am.Must discard if not used by 1200pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and can opener holder with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored in hand sink basin at waitstation.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwash area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employees had not been informed of Health reporting Responsibility. Operator had all employees onsite read and sign during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and on doors to kitchen and walk-in cooler and plastic baffles to walk-in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at waitstation.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed unsealed drywall ceilings in kitchen and warewash area. Unpainted wood along wall/ceiling joints in kitchen/warewash area.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation dripping from walk-in cooler condenser on to floor in walk-in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed dishwasher eating grapes while standing on dish wash line. Touching mouth then touching clean tables and dishes without washing hands. Operator retrained dish washer and had them wash hands.
Equipment in poor repair. 3 door prep top reach in cooler at kitchen unable to hold foods at 41F or colder. May not use to hold Temperature sensitive foods until able to keep foods at 41F or below. Ambient temperature found at 54F.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walls of walk-in cooler with rust and surfaces not easily cleanable.
Observed sink and prep tables,cutting boards and knives stored on surfaces only enclosed by porch with screen. No solid walls. Food preparation of any kind and warewash of any kind my not be performed outside or on porches with no solid walls. Operator may not use oven on porch except to put covered dish on and remove and cover then take into establishment to further prepare. Operator states that they prepare the raw chicken and cut and season in this area. No food prep may be done on porch.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floors of kitchen in disrepair with tiles missing and unsealed concrete exposed, walk-in cooler floor of unsealed concrete and no longer cleanable
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