How many health inspections has MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN had?

MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN ever been shut down?

No, MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN?

The most frequently cited violations at MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Toilet facilities.

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.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?

ALLERGIC REACTIONS: Food allergies affect 32 million Americans. Allergic reactions cause 30,000 emergency room visits and 150-200 deaths annually in the US. Major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) can cause anaphylaxis within minutes of exposure. Cross-contact with trace amounts can be fatal. Demonstrate allergen awareness: identify the major food allergens, prevent cross-contact during storage and preparation, accurately communicate ingredient information to customers, train all food handlers on allergen management. Use separate equipment for allergen-free preparation. Clean and sanitize surfaces between allergen and non-allergen food preparation.

MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN

25011 NE COUNTRY HWY 314, Salt Springs, FL 32134

Marion County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FARMERS KOUNTRY KITCHEN · License: SEA5202407

MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN in Salt Springs, FL has 24 inspections on record with 165 total violations (6.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

165Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 20, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Feb 20, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 17, 2024 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Oct 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 12, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 4, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 23, 2021 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 24, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 26, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Marion County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN had?: MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN ever been shut down?: No, MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN?: The most frequently cited violations at MAXINE'S KOUNTRY KITCHEN are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Toilet facilities.

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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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