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KIM'S CAFE

3910 S SUNCOAST LVD, Homosassa FL 34448 · 6283225

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1901088
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2026. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and plate ready-to-eat food for a customer without changing gloves and washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over coleslaw and raw pooled eggs stored over cooked sausage in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs stored over coleslaw in reach in cooler. Employee corrected shelves.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Lisa B. Expired 6/2023
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Wooden floors in walk in cooler
Basic/36-12-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm in kitchen area. Operator made new bucket recheck 100ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored above toasters in prep area. Operator removed
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen area soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk-in-Cooler floors wooden. Not smooth easily cleanable
Basic/36-12-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind/under nozzles on soda fountain soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.cardboard whole shell egg containers used to absorb grease on cooks line
Basic/25-32-4
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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 operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103. Operator had employees sign during inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple damaged ceiling tiles throughout kitchen
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee tobacco items placed on shelf above prep table with toasters. Operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Wood flooring in walk in cooler. Operator states work order has been placed to replace flooring.
Basic/36-12-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damaged behind dish machine
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -behind soda nozzles on front soda fountain has mold like growth
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stainless steel double door reach in freezer interior in storage area soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. In black chest freezer near cook line tater tot's and country fried steak removed from original container and stored uncovered. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal not functioning, covered with plastic
Basic/32-23-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wester wall in kitchen behind three compartment sink and ice machine lower portion soiled
Basic/36-27-5

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.