KOUNTRY KITCHEN
301 NEW MARKET ROAD EAST, Immokalee FL 34142 · 239-657-6606
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 40 dead flying insects in fly catch strips not above food or plate ware no evidence of live flying insects at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017029336 | May 12, 2017 | Aug 17, 2017 | $800 |
| 7--2016043939 | Aug 30, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 | $800 |
| 7--2016026723 | May 23, 2016 | Jul 28, 2016 | $300 |
| 7--2016014743 | Mar 10, 2016 | Apr 19, 2016 | $300 |
| 7--2015004452 | Jan 23, 2015 | Jul 2, 2015 | $440 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of frame around ice bin soiled with black like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license current but not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler damaged.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee and ice tea filters in the dry storage area not inverted or kept in a protective container.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer shelves with rust.
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of dented diced peaches in dry storage.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed receptacle in the ladies room missing the lid.
Food stored on floor. Observed eggs stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in the walk in cooler with dust like substance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottles of water in the reach in cooler on the back prep line.
Walk in freezer missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor damaged.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of dented cut green beans. Operator moved can for return.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in bulk chicken base container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the reach in freezer on the back line soiled with food debris and observed the fan guards in the walk in cooler with white dust like substance in them.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees not washing hands before changing gloves when changing tasks.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pest spray on kitchen stored above in use bread.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed Caesar dressing not date marked,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense brown sugar in bulk in use bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in stainless steel freezer gaskets in the rear area of the kitchen.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection 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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Light not functioning. Observed light on cook line not working.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler shelve and walls.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves on the back cook line.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed no locking device on outside ice machine.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of Tylenol stored on the spice shelf next to in use spices.
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. Emailed hr form Clean up HR 5030-104
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. Emailed form Employee reporting HR 5030-103.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above reach in freezer on the rear prep line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in rear prep kitchen area soiled.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.observed employee preparing food on the cook line with no beard guard.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 4 bags of ice stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved ice to the shelf.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking poster not posted emailed form Choking handout HR 5030-105.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of black Mold like substance on fan guards in the reach in double door refrigerator on the back prep line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the right hand side of the cook line under the microwave. Operator moved wiping cloths.
Nov 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed outside ice machine not in protected location. No locking device.
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing their hands after changing tasks. Educated employee on proper glove use.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 40 dead flying insects in fly catch strips not above food or plate ware no evidence of live flying insects at time of inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed uncovered employee beverage with no lid or straw above prep table on back line where raw chicken is being prepared. Operator discarded beverage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters under coffee machine at front counter not covered/ inverted. Operator covered coffee filters.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed outside ice machine not in protected location. No locking device.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw packaged turkey bacon stored on same container as sliced ham. Operator moved bacon to separate shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 7 containers of cleaned chicken, 1 container of sliced ham, 1 container of, kielbasa, 2 containers of cut N.Y. strips, and cooked pasta no date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked items before completion of inspection.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine outside on the back of the building has no locking mechanism.
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.