How many health inspections has COUSIN'S KOLACHES had?

COUSIN'S KOLACHES has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has COUSIN'S KOLACHES ever been shut down?

No, COUSIN'S KOLACHES has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at COUSIN'S KOLACHES?

The most frequently cited violations at COUSIN'S KOLACHES are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

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 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.

COUSIN'S KOLACHES

359 E BURLEIGH BLVD, Tavares, FL 32778-5134

Lake County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA4508820

COUSIN'S KOLACHES in Tavares, FL has 22 inspections on record with 172 total violations (7.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

172Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 5, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Mar 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Aug 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Mar 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Dec 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Oct 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

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

Jan 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

May 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 1, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 1, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

How Does This Facility Compare?

COUSIN'S KOLACHES has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lake County average of 0.05 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.61.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has COUSIN'S KOLACHES had?: COUSIN'S KOLACHES has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has COUSIN'S KOLACHES ever been shut down?: No, COUSIN'S KOLACHES has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at COUSIN'S KOLACHES?: The most frequently cited violations at COUSIN'S KOLACHES are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.

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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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