SWEET KRUNCH FRIED CHICKEN
17788 APRILE DR, Land O' Lakes FL 34638 · 4079677657
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by a bleach bottle at mop sink area.operator reit
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen entrance, operator refilled it
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried chicken wings no date mark stored more than 24 hours in reach in cooler,
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink energy drink in prep station in kitchen, manager asked him to discarded the drink,
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Rice cooker and rice cooker interior soiled and grease buildup in kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler internal and shelves soiled and food debris buildup
Stored food not covered. Cooked wing not covered in reach in cooler
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled and wet wiping cloth on cutting board in kitchen, operator removed it to sanitizer bucket
Nov 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink sanitation test oven 200ppm. Operator reset it to 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting board stained.
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/. Plans are not accurate, prep sink, prep cooler, hot hold unit, ice bin, blenders to make boba added at front counter. 7/12/24 operator was put on plan review warning.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottle drink on top of dish shelf.
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. Operator removed chicken
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink sanitation test oven 200ppm. Operator reset it to 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting board stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink was blocked and stored other cleaning products by mop sink. Operator removed them
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/. Plans are not accurate, prep sink, prep cooler, hot hold unit, ice bin, blenders to make boba added at front counter. 7/12/24 operator was put on plan review warning.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken 3 days ago no date marking in walk in cooler, operator date marked
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottle drink on top of dish shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelves over 3 compartment sink
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in standing water temperature 85F on cooking range. Operator removed it.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. We provided choking poster and operator will post it.
Shared dumpster lid open
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board on prep cooler
Mar 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 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. Employee did not change gloves nor wash hands and grabbed tongs discussed with management the importance of hand washing
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. Missing for 4 employees
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked zucchini 83 f cooked at 11:00 am tempted at 2:25 pm
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee did not change gloves nor wash hands and grabbed tongs discussed with management the importance of hand washing
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed broccoli walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked zucchini see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter Cold holding: fried chicken 60 f employee moved to walk in cooler
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 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. Missing for 4 employees
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked kimchi cooked noodles cook chicken not dated walk in cooler
Jul 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 12, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Unable to license restaurant due to plan review remodel changes.Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At multiple hand washing sinks employee grabbed a roll of paper towels for one hand washing sink by counter.
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/. Plans from 315061 2018 does not match with what is seen at time of licensing. The rice warmer table and prep table are not in correct order on plans on cook line. Ice machine was observed across from three compartment sink but not shown on previous plans.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Only observed in bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen equipment on cooks line and around mop sink.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 29 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate20 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -3 cans of oyster sauce dented at seam and not segregated from food for public in dry storage area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shelled eggs stored over onions in walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked vegetables (115F - Hot Holding) on 4 burner stove at far end of cook line. Inspector advised manager to reheat to 165 F for 15 seconds and hold at 135 F or higher
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector printed copy of Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses for operator
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. -No written plan available. Provided hard copy to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener on drying rack in dish area soiled with food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Hand washing station to the right of fryers at front of cook line
No soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand washing station next to mop sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler: -Macaroni salad prepared on 11/12 not date marked -Open jug of milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Interior of ice machine soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl with no handle in large bin of rice next to prep table across from wok
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Tanks next to ice machine in dishwashing area not secured
Cardboard box used as garbage container. -Cardboard box in dishwashing area used to store trash
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on triple door reach-in cooler across from flat top grill
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. -3 cans of oyster sauce dented at seam and not segregated from food for public in dry storage area
Employee eating while preparing food. -Employee had plate of fish on cook line being consumed while preparing food for public
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Plate of employee pizza unmarked and not segregated from food to be served to the public in walk-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cellphone on top of reach-in cooler next to blender
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Multiple employees preparing orders with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. -Cover for condenser missing on ice machine
Food stored on floor. -Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor on cook line across from flat top grill, also walk-in cooler and storage area near ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Knife between equipment on side of reach-in cooler next to rice cooker, across from wok.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Handle in food in sugar container next to ice machine -Handle in food of raw chicken in reach-in cooler
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -Wet wiping cloth under cutting board on prep table next to walk-in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Food debris buildup on stovetop
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in reach-in cooler across from flat top grill soiled with grease and food debris
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Togo containers stored above reach-in cooler not inverted for protection
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet cloth stored on prep table next to rice cooker not stored in sanitizing solution -Wet cloth stored on top of cutting board of triple door reach-in cooler not stored in sanitizing solution
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. -Extinguisher on floor near back door
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.