Kinfolk Southern Kitchen

6075 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997

American

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Kinfolk Southern Kitchen six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Stuart restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 28, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. macaroni and cheese (82F - Hot Holding) Observed macaroni and cheese double panned on steam well. Operator removed second pan, rechecked 153F. Per operator, out of temperature for 30 minutes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw pork over Lima beans and smoked turkey, white tall reach in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer dish machine and sanitizer buckets.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Sent Big 6 poster to operator.

11-07-5

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. Sent bodily fluids procedure to operator.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer burn hand wash sink by expo window. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Cell phone over flip top cooler, employee beverage over green beans and flour at dry storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 24, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kinfolk Southern Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kinfolk Southern Kitchen on file is from Dec 30, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Kinfolk Southern Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Kinfolk Southern Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.

Has Kinfolk Southern Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kinfolk Southern Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kinfolk Southern 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 Kinfolk Southern Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kinfolk Southern Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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