Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood

Last inspected:

258-260 Sr W 434, Longwood, FL 32750
Overview

Longwood Country Kitchen has been emergency-closed once, on March 25, 2026, for roach activity. The facility was inspected the following day and complied with the emergency order. Across 28 inspections dating to at least 2015, the establishment has accumulated 281 violations—averaging 10.0 violations per inspection, nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: proper cooking temperatures were cited in at least 9 inspections; hand-washing violations appeared in at least 6 inspections; employee health reporting violations were documented in at least 8 inspections. The facility also received two disciplinary actions totaling $1,480 in fines. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were noted in 2015 and 2016. The inspection record shows a pattern of compliance failures spanning multiple years with no sustained improvement. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026, resulted in an emergency order callback compliance disposition.

Most recent closure: March 25, 2026 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
281Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$1,480in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood: Comparison to Seminole County Averages

This Facility 10 violations / inspection 10 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Seminole County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 08:23:00

Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,480.00

Disciplinary action history for Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2022042560 $1,000.00 Jun 20, 2022 Panama City Beach
4--2021058039 $480.00 Sep 15, 2021 Jacksonville

Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Two fire extinguishers in red
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class

Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 3 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections54 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 22 violations (14 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood last inspected?
Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
When was Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood last shut down?
Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood was last shut down on March 25, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood?
The most frequently cited violations at Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood had?
Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood find?
Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
Has Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood ever been shut down?
Yes, Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,480.00 in fines.
How much has Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood been fined?
Longwood Country Kitchen in Longwood has been fined a total of $1,480.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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