How many health inspections has SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE had?

SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE has had 35 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE ever been shut down?

No, SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE

78 MAIN ST, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461

Walton County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SK2 CAFE LLC · License: SEA7601841

SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE in Rosemary Beach, FL has 35 inspections on record with 115 total violations (3.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

35Inspections

115Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 6, 2025

Inspection History (35)

Mar 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Oct 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Oct 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

May 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Feb 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 7, 2017 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 10, 2016 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 30, 2016 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Walton County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.42.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE had?: SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE has had 35 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE ever been shut down?: No, SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at SUMMER KITCHEN CAFE are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.

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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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