MARY'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN
15945 CTY RD 448, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-343-6823
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator added bag of ice. Raw Shell eggs (63F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022034745 | Jul 6, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook at cook line cracked raw shell eggs and grabbed to go container without changing gloves and washing hand.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell eggs over cream in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu. Operator put asterisks.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine strips.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under hand washing sink in the kitchen. Floor behind white upright freezer. Floor by dish rack. Floor in storage area soiled.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One piece.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In two white chest freezer in storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at the end of cook line interior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior side of white reach in freezer at cook line. Gaskets on upright white freezer at the end of cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright white reach in freezer at the end of cook line. Reach in coolers across next to ice machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Boats on top of refrigerator. Operator inverted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink in the kitchen.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator added bag of ice. Raw Shell eggs (63F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table in the kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Egg Benedict. Operator marked on menu.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jacob's. And Cindi H.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. N ware washing area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack in ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of noodles in dry storage. Operator removed.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In 2 white chest freezer in dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in the kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of lids on floor in dry storage. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washersoiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line and salad station. - electric slicer(cos) - mixer head(cos)
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - prep area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -kitchen and prep areas
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - kitchen and prep areas.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Garland oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of ice machine - dishwasher trays
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - utensil stored handle side down
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Regina Leonard 10/11/19
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards in kitchen - electric slicer - mixer head
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - kitchen and prep floors.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - expo cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef patties stored over deli ham and peppers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryer and baskets -Can opener - electric slicer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - floors throughout kitchen areas
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - server service area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ie machine.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw shell eggs stored over cheese curds.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - stainless cleaner stored with clean utensils.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb located outside next to mop sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Mixer head next to ice machine. - white cutting board on expo, cooks line - interior of fryers and baskets. - can opener
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -Concrete floors throughout the entire kitchen areas
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior ice machine - Exterior of fryers - burner stove top
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.