Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares
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15945 Cty Rd 448, Tavares, FL 32778Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares was emergency-closed on July 6, 2022 for rodent, roach, and fly activity. The facility has logged 25 inspections with 268 total violations between 2022 and March 2026, averaging 10.7 violations per inspection — more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in at least 3 inspections, proper cooking temperatures in at least 4 inspections, and chemical storage violations in at least 5 inspections. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 documented 22 violations including 2 high-priority findings (employee health policy and proper hand/arm washing) and was completed with no further action.
Most recent closure: July 6, 2022 for rodent, roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares: Emergency Closure History (1)
Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022034745 | $400.00 | Jul 6, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections39 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections32 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares last inspected?
- Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares last shut down?
- Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares was last shut down on July 6, 2022 for rodent, roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares had?
- Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares find?
- Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares been fined?
- Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Tavares has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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