Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery

160 Independence Lane Ste A, Maitland, FL 32751

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery has been inspected nine times since 2022. Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Maitland average 71, so Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Super 69 cleaner in spray bottle bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Monica expired 10/11/25

53B-14-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler in dining room has rust on shelves

14-33-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen has unsealed floors

36-02-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine

36-27-5

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee on cell phone then emptied clean dishes out of dish machine without washing hands

12A-16-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, over make station and front cold holding unit

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to make station on line **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

36-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cut board stained in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust Wall behind dish machine soiled and by prep table

36-27-5

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Feb 20, 2025

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. deli meats, hot dogs, pork, aioli, raw beef, cooked potatoes, cut lettuce, sliced chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella (45-47F - Cold Holding). In walk in cooler less than 4hrs. Advised to immediately move to freezer and other cooler for temperature recovery. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in prep cooler

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents

23-03-4

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. roast beef (46-54F - Cold Holding)

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - diced tomatoes (45-47F - Cold Holding) Overnight per operator in make table reach in cooler -roast beef (46-54F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator in make table reach in cooler

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form, operator signed on site **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container of bacon in reach in cooler

14-38-4

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Pork butt stored on black container directly on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee preparing food while wearing a smart watch.

13-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery.

How does Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery compare to other restaurants in Maitland?

Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Maitland average of 71.

Has Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.

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