Kountry Kitchen With Love, 1749 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KOUNTRY KITCHEN WITH LOVE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1749 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Bch, FL 32960-0432
License #: 4100820
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on clean dish rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine rusted on outside and door is loose.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sever station cooler and glass 2 door cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Freezer on cooks line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cooks line and server station **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200ppm, corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of rust-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Potatoes in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil cases on floor by cook line
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Salad station cooler
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter re-served to customers. Butter packets. Educated staff on proper procedure of what can and cannot be reserved.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packet 50°. Recommended rapid chill.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish in open package over ice cream in reach in freezer.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Operator states the date on the chili was the date it went into freezer. Date it was pulled was not marked. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm on service line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Diced ham and diced tomatoes in working cooler have not changed temperature in last 45 minutes. Initial temps: diced tomatoes 46° ambient cooling less than 45 minutes, diced ham 47° ambient cooling less than 45 minutes. Recommend rapid chill in cooler that is not being constantly opened and closed.
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Gloves being reused. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On clean dish rack.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of eggs on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. 2 go containers**Corrected On-Site** *
  • Basic - White Reach-in cooler and freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.on cooks line
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Dish washer.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) creamer re-served to customers. Tcs creamers on tables not removed between guests. Staff removed from tables and placed in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single serve Half n half 73°, single serve butter 77°. Recommend rapid chill. Roux 86°. Manager willingly discarded
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm on cooks line and wait station**Corrected On-Site**
8/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Egg cooker lid covered in duct tape, cloth under cutting boards.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over clean utensils at dishmachine area
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Shrimp and conch thawing at room temperature
  • Observed raech in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Rw beef over ice cream in reachin freezer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw beef over raw pork in reachin cooler
12/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.-cloth under cutting boards
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.- bar
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.- bar
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.- sugar bin
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.- changing gloves
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw chicken over pasterized liquid eggs in reachin cooler
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.- dates wrong on time board.Corrected On Site.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.- under inverted cups
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.- reachin cooler gaskets on the cookline
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.- raw chicken over raw pork and sausage in reachin cooler on the cookline
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.-on the cookline
4/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.- sugar container
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.- reachin cooler on cookline
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw items over ready to eat in reachin cooler- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.- raw chicken over raw pork in reachin cooler on cookline- Corrected On Site.
9/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 Observed expired employee training. This violation must be corrected by : 8-8-11.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.-bowls
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - Observed expired employee training. This violation must be corrected by : 8-8-11.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave mildly soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. dishmachine detergent container reused for dry ingredient
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. small togo containers not stored inverted behind bar
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.-corn muffin mix and grits
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. behind cookline
6/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit./eggs will discard at 1.00 p.m
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./pasta on cooks line recommended rapid chill to 41 degrees f or reheat to 265 degrees f Corrected On Site. rapidly chilling
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./whole shell eggs Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./waite staff
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves./waite staff adding pickles,tomatoe ,bread ect to plates-also do soups
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Observed outside of ice bin is heavily rusted
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./ all shelving paper peeling and torn/and cardboard utilized under microwave on shelf front line
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust on permanent bifold door by dishmachine area
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./bowls,strainers on storage shelf
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cups in waite station
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knife cooks line between the grill,table Repeat Violation.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./behind table with slicer
  • Observed hole in ceiling./above stove back kitchen
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./kitchen Repeat Violation.
1/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./hollandaisse sauce will discard at 4 hr limit Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food re-served to customers.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./raw chicken above raw beef tall reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./before putting on gloves
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on milk dispensing nozzle./waite station
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./pots storage
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knives cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease/food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed/wiping cloths
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./waffle,hotcake mix cooks line-stated out 1 hr Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. observed on the cooks l9ne plate orders backed up-cook place pkate on top of food on other plate-situation for criss contamination Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./ before putting on gloves to handle ready to eat foids Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure./chef on cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./cashier helping with toast
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./ wood shelving starting to get mold like build up
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ cooks line Repeat Violation.X 2
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./prep area
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior and exterior of both ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of refrigerator moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue./cooks line
  • Observed residue/rust like build-up around employee handsink kitchen area
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./older establishment only 1 handsink if handwash violations are observed on any futher inspection an additional handwashing sink SHALL BE REQUIRED
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./chlorine sanitizer buckets
2/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./waffle mix recommended rapid chill Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./hotcake batter recommended rapid chill Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./prep area potatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./chef cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./observed cabinet press board heavily peeling ,also wood on door by dishmachine rotted
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./prep areas Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler moderetly soiled with accumulation of food residue./tall freezer cooks line
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knife between reac in cooler toaster counter
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./kitchen
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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