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KOOTER BROWNS

5061 BOOKER LANE, Jay FL 32565 · 850-675-5777

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6701319
Grade history
APR 24
JUN 24
AUG 24
MAY 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in dishwashing room attached to kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $1,360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2014048151Oct 3, 2014Mar 4, 2015$1,360

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water leaking from ceiling in walk in cooler. Upon observation water dripping down from ceiling in middle of walk in cooler. No water observed dripping on food items.
Basic/29-11-4
Jun 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Upon inspection dishwasher noted to be at 0 ppm x 4 attempts.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Upon inspection fluorescent lights above make line noted to be missing plastic covers.
Basic/38-07-4
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. All certificates expired in January.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in dishwashing room attached to kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill 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.