Kountry Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Kountry Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Kountry Kitchen scores about where you'd expect for a Leesburg restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Stove top. -Under grill. -Around fryer. -Clean plate shelf under steam table.
23-03-4
74
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under 2 burner.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Vegetable cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed mushrooms over butter.
08B-17-4
70
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
90
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 55f, Eggs 55f, Cut tomato 54f. Ham 55f, Turkey 54f, Sausage 54f, Cheese 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of waffle maker.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed mushrooms over cheese.
08B-17-4
58
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Lower left below three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 48f, Eggs 54f, Cut lettuce 54f, Cut tomato 55f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. -Open gallon of milk. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Small amount on shield. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Lower left below three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Glass door cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
64
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator handled toast with bare hands. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw shrimp over cheese sticks. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 49f, Cooked potatoes 50f, Cheese 50f, Waffle batter 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Pepper scoop. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -0 ppm. **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour. **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Dec 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ham.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw chicken over potatoes.
08A-04-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Some shelving in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind handsink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chl 0 ppm. Operator added bleach. Rechecked at Chl 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
58
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle toasted bread with bare hands.
09-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Some shelving in double door glass cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Clean plates resting on towel in dish rack.
24-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of some pots above three compartment sink. -Under flat grill.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kountry Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kountry Kitchen on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kountry Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kountry Kitchen.
How does Kountry Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Kountry Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Leesburg average of 75.
Has Kountry Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kountry Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kountry Kitchen 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 Kountry Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kountry Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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