Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs
Last inspected:
25011 Ne Country Hwy 314, Salt Springs, FL 32134Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 165 violations and averaging 6.9 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across the inspection record, with hand washing violations cited in at least 5 inspections, employee health reporting violations in at least 3 inspections, and allergen awareness and toxic substance control violations recurring across multiple inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on July 17, 2024 and October 16, 2023, both triggered by clusters of high-priority violations including employee health failures, improper hand washing, and consumer advisory breaches. The most recent inspection on February 20, 2025 documented 8 violations (2 intermediate, 6 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections29 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs last inspected?
- Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs had?
- Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs find?
- Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs was most recently inspected on February 20, 2025 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Maxine's Kountry Kitchen in Salt Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
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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).
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