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KORI CHICKEN

6056 S ORANGE AVE, Pine Castle FL 32809

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5804372
Grade history
MAR 24
APR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.

Worst finding 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 form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findings
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 form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of sink. Manager removed cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under prep tables in kitchen. Manager removed.
Basic/14-45-4/Corrected On-Site
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout
Basic/36-37-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Provided seating change form. Manager stated he would remove the 8 seats.
Basic/51-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Trap located under triple sink. Manager cleaned up gray water from the floor.
Basic/28-24-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes. Manager turned them over.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables above washed vegetables located in reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
handle missing at plumbing fixture. Not water comes out of faucet with use of hot handle.
Basic/29-09-4
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Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over beef in reach in freezer
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
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 copy. Read and Signed during inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tank not secure next to ice machine
Basic/51-11-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with copy
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. News paper at fryer station under basket and utensils. Management changed paper.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice from 2 days ago in reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table next to cutting board.
Basic/12B-07-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old stove stored in all and reach in cooler in kitchen. Not used for cold holding or cooking.
Basic/33-31-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cooler in kitchen used to store non tcs food.
Basic/33-31-5

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.