Kiwi Style Fish and Chips
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Kiwi Style Fish and Chips, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Holmes Beach average 80, so Kiwi Style Fish and Chips trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Observed Karynna H. Hired more than 60 days with out proof of food handlers certification. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee health reporting responsibility. Provided copies of health reporting forms. Operator and employee read and signed health reporting agreements. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint. Operator put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors under and next to fryers with excess grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fronts and sides of all equipment in kitchen with excess soil and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exit door from kitchen unable to seal when closed. **Repeat Violation**
35B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind breading area with excess soil and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on all reach-in coolers with excess soil and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food items in 2 door reach-in make station cooler. Operator removed and discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operators cell phone on food preparation table on cook line. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
55
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Operator stated the bottle had been there since the previous day. Educated operator on how often to change the quaternary sanitizer. Operator corrected spray bottle of quaternary sanitizer to 220ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering tuna poke without an identifier. Operator added identifier and consumer advisory to the Tuna Poke. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach-in coolers on cook line with grease and soil. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor behind and under flat top grill and fryers with a build up of soil and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fronts and side of reach-in coolers on cook line in kitchen with excess soil and grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed screen door on exit from kitchen not sealed when closed with gaps on handle side of door.
35B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryer station with a build up of soil and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet m not hung to dry. Operator hung wet mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef burger patty's over shrimp in reach in cooler on the front line. Operator moved shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb outside at mop sink without a vaccum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food preparation surface at 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with grease and food residue.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on all kitchen equipment soiled with grease and food residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excess grease and soil build up beneath flat to grill and fryer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fronts side and gaskets of equipment soiled with grease and food residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill soiled with excess grease.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in kitchen at mop sink not hung to dry.
42-01-4
52
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon over mixed greens and sliced cheese in 2 door make station at the end of cook line. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 door reach in cooler across from fryers. Shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); Fish (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated fish and shrimp had been in out of cooler through lunch time, approximately 2 hrs. Operator put items on ice to rapid cool. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand washing sink at 78F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated there is no hot water in establishment. **Warning**
27-24-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salt. Operator removed solo cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on 3 reach in coolers with build up of soil. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers on wire shelf in kitchen across from dish area with moisture. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors beneath equipment and all through kitchen with build up of soil and grease. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in reach in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket and front and sides on all 3 cooler with build up of soil in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
43
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor below the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple forks buried in a container of bread crumbs and observed the two scoop handles in contact with food in containers of fries. Operator tossed the bread crumbs and removed the French fry scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
90
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Provided Big 6 handout to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided Clean up plan hand out to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 reporting agreement to operator. Operator signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in kitchen: employee beverage stored on wire storage rack directly above kitchen utensils. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in kitchen: Employee cell phone store on prep counter at roll top reach in cooler. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. Observed in kitchen: Wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep counter.
21-12-4
61
Jul 25, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover underneath three compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed on back exit door of the kitchen.
35B-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kiwi Style Fish and Chips last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kiwi Style Fish and Chips on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kiwi Style Fish and Chips?
Across the inspection record, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kiwi Style Fish and Chips.
How does Kiwi Style Fish and Chips compare to other restaurants in Holmes Beach?
Kiwi Style Fish and Chips most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Holmes Beach average of 80.
Has Kiwi Style Fish and Chips' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kiwi Style Fish and Chips have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kiwi Style Fish and Chips 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 Kiwi Style Fish and Chips inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kiwi Style Fish and Chips is inspected around three times per year on average.
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