KOUNTRY KITCHEN WITH LOVE
1749 OLD DIXIE HWY, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-567-6733
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 76f. Sitting out.operator moved into cooler
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on waffle mix in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white freezer
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Stored on top of ice machine. Educated operator
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing in pans in prep area. Employee moved to walk in to thaw
Sep 4, 2025□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white freezer
Sep 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee states he had items pulled out to clean cooler approximately 1 hour ago Operator discarded items. Feta cheese 49f. raw sausage 62f. pork chops (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (45F - Cold Holding) pork scrapple 47f. all cold holding; sauerkraut (46F - Cold Holding)
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white freezer
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Mar 26, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 76f. Sitting out.operator moved into cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups at servers area
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Scoop being stored on top of ice machine without a cover/container. Spoke to operator about storage. Operator moved scoop to interior of bin
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle waters In glass cooler and Gatorade in cook line cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - Historical plan on file doesn't match current lay out of establishment. Front cook area added waffle makers, flat top grill. Ice machine that was located inside small server has been moved outside. Server area has steam tables, prep sink and hand sink added to back kitchen. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Hood filters soiled
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line
Jan 2, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - Historical plan on file doesn't match current lay out of establishment. Front cook area added waffle makers, flat top grill. Ice machine that was located inside small server has been moved outside. Server area has steam tables, prep sink and hand sink added to back kitchen. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food storage containers
Hood filters soiled
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cooks on front line cracking eggs grabbing clean plate without removing gloves to wash hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket inside hand sink
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict
No plan review submitted and approved - Historical plan on file doesn't match current lay out of establishment. Front cook area added waffle makers, flat top grill. Ice machine that was located inside small server has been moved outside. Server area has steam tables, prep sink and hand sink added to back kitchen. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Clean linens stored in improper location. In the pockets or belt line of cooks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to clean plates in front of fan on front line. Dish room employee drink stored next to clean dishes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food storage containers
Hood filters soiled
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line
Apr 18, 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic containers
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler next to freezer on cooks line
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cooks line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cooks line where gasket is torn
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen on dish rack
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked steak and cooked sausage found at 48F. Manager advised that it was stocked 3 hours ago. Advised to rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time tracking marked during inspection
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dish area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server area
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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.