Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven

Last inspected:

1654 1 St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Overview

Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven has received 20 inspections since 2022 with 55 total violations, averaging 2.75 violations per inspection — well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility shows a pronounced pattern of hand washing and employee health policy violations. Proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in 9 of the 20 inspections, and employee health policy violations were cited in at least 6 inspections. High-priority hand washing violations were documented in three consecutive inspections between August 2025 and February 2026. Two inspections in 2023 resulted in administrative complaints being recommended. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on February 10, 2026 was completed with no further action required, documenting two additional high-priority hand washing violations and one employee health policy violation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
55Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 2.8 violations / inspection 2.8 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven last inspected?
Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven?
The most frequently cited violations at Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven are: Adequate lighting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven had?
Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven find?
Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
No, Louise Kitchen in Winter Haven has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.

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