NORMA D'S KITCHEN
224 N MAIN ST, Hastings FL 32145 · 904.692.1191
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
APR 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 25 live roaches in kitchen area behind bulk containers of food product and beneath seasoning shelving.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025090090 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jul 22, 2026 | $500 |
| 5--2025077485 | Aug 26, 2025 | Mar 6, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jun 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2026.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cookline has pitcher inside. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile near vent at kitchen entrance shows damage and mold like build up.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on secondary dining area side. Operator cleaned up.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Corner gap near exterior door dishwasher area that shines light through.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filet covers above grill station soiled with grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline has build up.
Jan 12, 2026□ 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline with food debris.
Jan 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in kitchen 1 near dish area 2 on cook line near reach in cooler and floor near steam table. Operator was able to kill 2 on site.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline soiled with build up.
Jan 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 10 live flying insects under triple sink area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in kitchen 1 near dish area 2 on cook line near reach in cooler and floor near steam table. Operator was able to kill 2 on site.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign at kitchen hand wash sink near door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline soiled with build up.
Oct 29, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two live flying insects in kitchen near dish area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 11 live roaches 2 crawling behind reach in cooler and 3 alive on sticky tape in corner of cooler and 6 live on sticky tape behind bulk container of food storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in hand wash sink on cookline. Operator removed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in kitchen 2 near dish area 1 behind reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink left entrance of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on cookline soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline has buildup.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler salad station near service window.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on reach in salad bar prep cooler. Operator put in sanitizer bucket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator remade 100ppm.
Aug 27, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign inside kitchen near swing door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Aug 26, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 25 live roaches in kitchen area behind bulk containers of food product and beneath seasoning shelving.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roach behind reach in cooler near bulk containers and second dining room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign inside kitchen near swing door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline has build up.
Apr 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in triple sink tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 75ppm chlorine.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at kitchen entrance. One live flying insect at front counter area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open pan of raw beef and shell eggs stored over carrots and peppers in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. Cook rearranged to proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump bucket of water and refill in handwash sink at wait station.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee food handler training for Debra.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per manager, missing three reporting agreements.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in side storage room beside employee restroom. Employee removed and discarded dead roach during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Two rubber spatulas above triple sink have pieces missing from food contact surface.
Floor/wall/ceiling /vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fan guards in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen have dust. Ceiling above table top flat grill with heavy soiling. Floor under fryers with grease build up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwash sign at sink at kitchen swing door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer by fryer is soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of flip top reach in cooler at prep area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solutions at kitchen and front counter both tested at 25ppm chlorine. Employee remade both to 50ppm chlorine.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Side exit door in banquet room blocked by chairs.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. For reporting purposes only. Establishment has a flat top table griddle with oil/grease observed in grease trap. Ceiling above shows evidence of grease vapor soiling.
Jan 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance, container of strawberries with mold like substance. Employee unsure if washed, discarded the container of strawberries.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener hanging off the main cook line with food debris on the blade.
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. No proof of any employee food handler training.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep counter next to pass through window. Employee relocated the beverage.
Equipment in poor repair. Sliding door reach in cooler with tear in door gasket visibly moving when door is slid.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing on cook line.
No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of the last inspection available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of dust on cook line hood filters. Underside of waitstation soda dispenser has mold like substance on the plate around the nozzles.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Accumulation of old equipment stored behind building.
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 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 storage area reach in freezer, raw frozen chicken on a sheet tray over frozen butter in a box. Operator switched the storage levels.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer solution at the pass through window area 200+ ppm chlorine, test strip changed black. Operator resent the sanitizer bucket.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the cook line flip top reach in cooler has food residue staining. Per operator will clean at end of shift.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection no proof of a food manager for the establishment. Per the operator, recently took position at the location and in the process of acquiring food manager certification.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding undercooked raw bacon on time as public health control with no written procedures. Discussed with employee on the cook line and operator. Provided written procedures.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on the prep table in front of the microwave on the main cook line. Employee relocated the beverage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelves opposite the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Wiping cloth on cutting board with stain and food debris on the cloth. Operator switched out the wiping cloths.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Large amount of discarded equipment behind the establishment.
Oct 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grab shirt multiple times with gloved hands, then return working with ready to eat ham without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tuna salad made in house dated 9/27. Pastries with homemade cream cheese frosting at 68F out at room temperature since Saturday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pastries with homemade cream cheese frosting at 68F out at room temperature since Saturday. Recommend holding on time.
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Per person in charge establishment parcooks bacon to 100F, then cools overnight to use next day held on time. No paperwork available during inspection. Provided to operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Two managers working at establishment longer than 30 days with no proof of CFM.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips provided by operator, wet/ moldy. Unusable.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Items for breakfast held on time with no time paperwork. Provided to operator during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored in kitchen on microwave. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked clean dishware with large amount of water present.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in hallway by restrooms.
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.