Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park
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2468 Hwy 441/27 Ste 101, Fruitland Park, FL 34731Toast Cafe in Fruitland Park has compiled 166 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been persistent, with hand washing violations cited in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 4 of the last 8 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 3 of the last 8 inspections. The most recent inspection on September 18, 2025 identified 4 high-priority violations including improper hand washing, chemical storage, food contact surface sanitation, and employee health reporting, along with 7 basic violations. The inspection was completed with no further action required, though the pattern of recurring high-priority findings across multiple inspection cycles indicates systemic compliance challenges in employee health practices and handwashing protocols.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park last inspected?
- Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 1, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park had?
- Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park find?
- Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park was most recently inspected on September 1, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park ever been shut down?
- No, Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Best Meats Kitchen in Fruitland Park operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: A Rae Rae's Restaurant (2015).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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