Homespun Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Homespun Kitchen has 12 inspections in the public record. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Atlantic Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Sliced cheddar cheese (44F-46F - Cold Holding) . Sliced cheddar cheese was over filled over lip of pan. Employee removed excess Sliced cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine located on cook line.
22-20-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
78
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes at 127F under heat lamp on cook line. Manager reheated potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect on cook line land on cutting board. Manager sanitized cutting board.
35A-02-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
58
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front reach in cooler Shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); House Made salsa (46F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored in plastic containers. Manager stated all items were placed in cooler at 6:30am. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41F. Manager will place ice on items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser not working properly at employee hand sink on cook line. Manager provided soap for employee hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield over single service items located in office area.
38-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple labels on food containers stored on clean dry rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door with light shining from outside at bottom of door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry properly. Employee hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding); House made salsa (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manager stated that all TCS foods come from walk in and stand alone coolers. Placed in flip top cooler around 7am. Manager removed TCS items stored in cooler and placed ice under all TCS items on top of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near storage rack of bananas.
35A-02-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean containers on storage rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at entrance of kitchen.
36-02-5
64
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine on cook line soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at back door of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand washing sign at hand sink across from walk-in cooler. Inspector provided copy of hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
82
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken , bucket of kimchi stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored chicken and kimchi properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch engaging in food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over dry storage rack dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks in back room of kitchen not adequately secured. Manager was able to secure adequately. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
82
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand wash soap at hand wash sink opposite the walk in cooler. Employee supplied hand wash soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection multiple food handling employees employed over 60 days with no proof of approved employee training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at the front service counter has mold like substance on the back wall of the ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board stored on shelf adjacent to the three compartment sink has deep grooves in the wood and is no longer easily cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee personal items stored on shelf in dry storage over single service carry out items.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee actively working with food on the main cook line with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler container of chicken received the day before stored in the floor. Operator relocated the chicken to the correct storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple hand wash sinks missing hand wash signage.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and the reach in freezer in back storage room have mold like substance spots on the door gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on the cutting board of the flip top reach in cooler used for storing cut fruit. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Homespun Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Homespun Kitchen on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Homespun Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Homespun Kitchen.
How does Homespun Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?
Homespun Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Atlantic Beach average of 76.
Has Homespun Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Homespun Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Homespun Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Homespun Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Homespun Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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