SOUTHERN KITCHEN
801 US HWY 1, Lake Park FL 33403 · 561.844.1735
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
FEB 24
JUL 24
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw comminuted pork stored over raw whole muscle pork chop. Operator moved raw comminuted pork below raw whole muscle pork chop.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025072431 | Sep 3, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2017022295 | Apr 13, 2017 | May 24, 2017 | $400 |
| 2--2017008933 | Feb 15, 2017 | Mar 15, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee working with raw shell eggs washed hands in less than 10 seconds and put gloves on to work with foods; manager educated and employee washed hands;
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. gravy (120F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (125F - Hot Holding);in steam table at cook line; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; steamed table not on high; food to be reheated to 165 F
Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 6-hour time control plan is not monitored to ensure the temperature is not greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg washes at cook line on 6 hour plan but not monitored for 70:F; advised to move to 4 hours or monitor temperature;
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils, clean plates and ready to eat food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing and then handled clean and sanitized dishes while removing from dishwasher without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw comminuted pork stored over raw whole muscle pork chop. Operator moved raw comminuted pork below raw whole muscle pork chop.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers raw shell eggs served undercooked "poached" not identified as being undercooked. Advised Operator to identify as being undercooked.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment/utensils/portioned corned beef hash without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; opened bag of raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked turkey sausage. Operator moved raw below ready to eat.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; waffle batter made with raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat corned beef hash. Operator moved batter to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area; cooked sausage gravy (126F - Hot Holding). Operator stated cooked sausage gravy is reheated in oven prior to being placed in steam table, held for less than 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Cook line; cut tomatoes (66F - Cooling 10:00am/68F 11:00am). Operator stated tomatoes cut at 8am, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discarded.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat washed/cut tomatoes. Operator moved unwashed tomatoes.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line observed employee with cell phone in is hand while holding sliced American cheese in same hand, operator spoke to employee who discarded sliced cheese and washed hands and changed gloves.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dry storage shelf, spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled, operator labeled correctly.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cookline cook cracked raw shell eggs for omelette and then grabbed omelette ingredients(olive, diced onions,diced ham) with the same glowed hand used to crack raw shell egg without changing gloves. Operator spoke with cook who then washed hands and changed gloves.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. meat loaf 2:05 (91°F - Cooling),; meat loaf 2:35 (91°F - Cooling) big pieces and covered in walk in cooler. Cooked at 1:00pm.. At this rate meat loaf will not reach 70°F within 2 hours. Operator cut meat loaf in smaller pieces and placed in walk in freezer.
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