KIWI STYLE FISH AND CHIPS
3608 E BAY DR, Holmes Beach FL 34217 · 941-704-5040
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 8 visits since September 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. Provided Clean up plan hand out to operator. Operator posted.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed Karynna H. Hired more than 60 days with out proof of food handlers certification.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee health reporting responsibility. Provided copies of health reporting forms. Operator and employee read and signed health reporting agreements.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on all reach-in coolers with excess soil and food debris.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food items in 2 door reach-in make station cooler. Operator removed and discarded items.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operators cell phone on food preparation table on cook line. Operator removed cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint. Operator put on hat.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors under and next to fryers with excess grease and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fronts and sides of all equipment in kitchen with excess soil and food debris.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exit door from kitchen unable to seal when closed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind breading area with excess soil and food debris.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Operator stated the bottle had been there since the previous day. Educated operator on how often to change the quaternary sanitizer. Operator corrected spray bottle of quaternary sanitizer to 220ppm.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering tuna poke without an identifier. Operator added identifier and consumer advisory to the Tuna Poke.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach-in coolers on cook line with grease and soil.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor behind and under flat top grill and fryers with a build up of soil and grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fronts and side of reach-in coolers on cook line in kitchen with excess soil and grease.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed screen door on exit from kitchen not sealed when closed with gaps on handle side of door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryer station with a build up of soil and food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet m not hung to dry. Operator hung wet mop to dry.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef burger patty's over shrimp in reach in cooler on the front line. Operator moved shrimp.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb outside at mop sink without a vaccum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food preparation surface at 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with grease and food residue.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on all kitchen equipment soiled with grease and food residue.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excess grease and soil build up beneath flat to grill and fryer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fronts side and gaskets of equipment soiled with grease and food residue.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill soiled with excess grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in kitchen at mop sink not hung to dry.
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon over mixed greens and sliced cheese in 2 door make station at the end of cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 door reach in cooler across from fryers. Shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); Fish (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated fish and shrimp had been in out of cooler through lunch time, approximately 2 hrs. Operator put items on ice to rapid cool.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated there is no hot water in establishment.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand washing sink at 78F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salt. Operator removed solo cup.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on 3 reach in coolers with build up of soil.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers on wire shelf in kitchen across from dish area with moisture.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors beneath equipment and all through kitchen with build up of soil and grease.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in reach in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket and front and sides on all 3 cooler with build up of soil in kitchen.
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor below the cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple forks buried in a container of bread crumbs and observed the two scoop handles in contact with food in containers of fries. Operator tossed the bread crumbs and removed the French fry scoops.
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed the chicken.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the mop splitter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor below the cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple forks buried in a container of bread crumbs and observed the two scoop handles in contact with food in containers of fries. Operator tossed the bread crumbs and removed the French fry scoops.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection 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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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided Big 6 handout to operator. Operator posted.
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. Provided Clean up plan hand out to operator. Operator posted.
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 reporting agreement to operator. Operator signed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in kitchen: employee beverage stored on wire storage rack directly above kitchen utensils. Operator removed beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in kitchen: Employee cell phone store on prep counter at roll top reach in cooler. Employee removed cell phone.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door not self closing.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. Observed in kitchen: Wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep counter.
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