Kooter Browns

5061 Booker Lane, Jay, FL 32565
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Kooter Browns six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Jay restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Upon inspection dishwasher noted to be at 0 ppm x 4 attempts. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Upon inspection fluorescent lights above make line noted to be missing plastic covers.
38-07-4
82
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired in January. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in dishwashing room attached to kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
82
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in walk in cooler not date marked. Date determined to be 10/29. Operator marked with date during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape over cart used to hold spices. Operator removed during inspection.
35B-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease buildup on wall behind fryer
36-27-5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kooter Browns last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kooter Browns on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kooter Browns?

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 Kooter Browns.

How does Kooter Browns compare to other restaurants in Jay?

Kooter Browns most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jay average of 84.

Has Kooter Browns' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kooter Browns have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kooter Browns 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 Kooter Browns inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kooter Browns is inspected around two times per year on average.