How many health inspections has KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN had?

KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN ever been shut down?

No, KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN?

The most frequently cited violations at KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN

2216 S MIMOSA AVE, Middleburg, FL 32068

Clay County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MORGAN KELLY · License: SEA2000851

KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN in Middleburg, FL has 31 inspections on record with 158 total violations (5.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

31Inspections

158Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 6, 2025

Inspection History (31)

May 6, 2025 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Feb 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V07 No bare hand contact

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 5, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Mar 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 16, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2019 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Nov 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 30, 2016 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Clay County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN had?: KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN ever been shut down?: No, KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN?: The most frequently cited violations at KELLY’S COUNTRY KITCHEN are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils.

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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.

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