MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN
25011 NE COUNTRY HWY 314, Salt Springs FL 32134
Last inspected Feb 20, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
MAR 24
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FEB 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 DBPR form during this inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles on wait station line.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at hand wash sink on wait station line due to water being turned off until coke machine is hooked up later in the day.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and containers on shelf of dry storage not inverted or covered.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in ladies restroom.
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Food stored on floor. On wait station line bottles of soda on the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at hand wash sinks in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In the wait station area single service cups stored on the floor.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded equipment stored outside of the back door waiting for bulk pick up.
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer, raw frozen fish in zip lock bag over ziplock bag of ready to eat pea mix. Operator switched the storage levels.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At time of inspection sneeze guard for hot buffet line not protecting food. Operator fixed the sneeze guard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad buffet line at time of inspection placed out 10 minutes before; cut melon (46F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). At conclusion of inspection, cut melon second temperature(51F - Cold Holding); pasta salad second temperature (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw second temperature (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes second temperature (51F - Cold Holding). Establishment has existing time as public health control plan, discussed utilizing time as public health control for cold line until repair can be made. Operator called for maintenance.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In the walk in cooler covered pan of Mac and cheese (78F - Cooling) for 1 hour at conclusion of inspection Mac and cheese 25 minutes second temperature (75F - Cooling). Operator uncovered and moved the Mac and cheese to the walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the cook line with food debris on the blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in the bulk sugar container of the wait station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket and aprons stored on dry storage rack over cans. Operator relocated the personal items.
Food stored on floor. In the back storage room, box of soda syrup on the floor. Operator relocated the soda boxes.
Mar 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Upon entry, sneeze guards flipped up at buffet not providing protection. Sneeze guards put in place during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter chips 62F on table at end of buffet for less than two hours, Butter was placed back in cooler. Discussed using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) with manager on duty
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner on shelf over prep table and next to straws. Moved during this inspection.
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 DBPR form during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of shrimp in sink in outdoor cooking area. Removed.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. No fan guard over element inside microwave in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at sink in server station. Also, sink in outdoor cooking area missing soap. Both were refilled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks on prep table near walk in cooler. One employee drink on table where desserts are being prepared in server station. All were moved.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bag with personal food on shelf over sodas in server station. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of lotion on shelf over canisters of sugar in server station. Purse on dry storage shelf over rice. All were moved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male cooked with facial hair.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop on top of ice machine that is located outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sneeze guards over buffet soiled with dust. Exterior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Dec 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Missing hinged lids or sneeze guard at hot buffet station.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at server area inaccessible due to no water to sink due to plumbing issue.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment had added screened in room behind restaurant missing door which has a range, prep table, boil station and steamer for crab legs. No hand wash sink outside.
Oct 24, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Sanitizer is empty during inspection. Person in charge will utilize chlorine in triple sink to sanitize until unit is operating properly.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Missing hinged lids or sneeze guard at hot buffet station.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at server area inaccessible due to no water to sink due to plumbing issue.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment had added screened in room behind restaurant missing door which has a range, prep table, boil station and steamer for crab legs. No hand wash sink outside.
Oct 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Sanitizer is empty during inspection. Person in charge will utilize chlorine in triple sink to sanitize until unit is operating properly.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Establishment is utilizing pepper vinegar purchased from someone who is making product at home.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over ready to eat items.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Missing hinged lids or sneeze guard at hot buffet station.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Establishment is utilizing pepper vinegar purchased from someone who is making product at home.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on table at 68F. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours, returned to cooler. Shell eggs in kitchen at 70F ambient. Recommend holding items on time.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker from hose bibb with splitter behind ice machine. Needed on each side of splitter.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution at 500+ppm. Person in charge discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at server area inaccessible due to no water to sink due to plumbing issue.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment had added screened in room behind restaurant missing door which has a range, prep table, boil station and steamer for crab legs. No hand wash sink outside.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee during inspection.
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. No proof employees informed of reporting responsibility. Provided form during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closers missing from restroom doors.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Cases of seafood stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, items uncovered.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at buffet line stored handle down.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single service items opened stored in screened room outside.
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.