KOO'S KITCHEN
2828 S MCCALL ROAD #47, Englewood FL 34224 · 561.386.8212
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over ground pork in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine stored on a flat surface on top of the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the medicine.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee rinse off a plastic food container and put away as clean without washing or sanitizing. The operator placed the container with other soiled dishware for later cleaning.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bag used to cover and in direct contact with cut cabbage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over ground pork in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
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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 incomplete written procedures for time as public health control.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items stored on a shelf above the reach n cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the personal items.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of uncooked noodles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above foods.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade bag used to cover raw beef in direct contact with the food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bean sprouts in the walk in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over sauces in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler The operator properly stored the onions.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the rear exit. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed guard to go container being used as a rice scoop. Observed cook remove.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed small reach in freezer on like with food debris on backside of door handles. Observed operator cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small reach in freezer with gaskets soiled. Observed operator cleaning clean gaskets.
Stored food not covered. Observed broccoli, bok choy, bean sprouts, fried rice, etc. in walk in cooler not covered for protection. Observed operator covering items in walk in cooler.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with boxes. Observed operator un blocking sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and cooked chicken in walk in cooler not date marked. Observed operator date marking items.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back side of handles on reach in coolers, on make line with some food debris, on back of handles. Observed operator cleaning handles.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed peanuts and cashews stored in containers marked peeled garlic and no proper name for items stored. Observed operator marking peanuts and cashews.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in cooler/ freezer some food debris on inside of handles
Stored food not covered. Observed skewers not wrapped in reach in freezer. Observed operator covering and storing properly.
Jan 25, 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed pull up handles on coffin freezers with soil residue on them.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored with mop head on ground. Observed operator hanging up mop head properly
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in walk in no labeling on prepped food items.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection 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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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints upon arrival. Observed employees putting on hair restraints.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor with mop head sitting on floor. Observed operator hanging up mop properly to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornstarch in a covered container with no label on it. Observed operator putting label on it.
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.