Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach
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1749 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach, FL 32960Kountry Kitchen with Love in Vero Beach has accumulated 160 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection—notably above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, including recurring findings of improper handwashing facilities, food contact surface contamination, employee health reporting failures, and improper chemical storage cited across multiple inspections. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in at least three inspections, and toxic substance control violations were documented repeatedly between 2024 and 2025. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. An administrative complaint was recommended following the February 4, 2025 inspection, and a warning was issued after the September 3, 2025 inspection when employee health reporting and shell stock violations were again identified. The most recent routine inspection on February 18, 2026 documented 12 violations—including repeated handwashing facility and food contact surface deficiencies—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 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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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach last inspected?
- Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach are: Time as control, Food contact surfaces, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach had?
- Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach find?
- Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Kountry Kitchen With Love in Vero Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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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