KOUNTRY KITCHEN
1008 W DIXIE AVE, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352.323.0852
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator handled toast with bare hands.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018062703 | Oct 17, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Stove top. -Under grill. -Around fryer. -Clean plate shelf under steam table.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Coffee filters.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over vegetables.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under 2 burner.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Vegetable cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed mushrooms over butter.
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Apr 9, 2025Warning 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 55f, Eggs 55f, Cut tomato 54f. Ham 55f, Turkey 54f, Sausage 54f, Cheese 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of waffle maker.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed mushrooms over cheese.
Aug 15, 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Lower left below three compartment sink.
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 48f, Eggs 54f, Cut lettuce 54f, Cut tomato 55f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Small amount on shield.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Lower left below three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Glass door cooler.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator handled toast with bare hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw shrimp over cheese sticks.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 49f, Cooked potatoes 50f, Cheese 50f, Waffle batter 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Pepper scoop.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -0 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pot stored in handsink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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.