Norma D's Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Norma D's Kitchen has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Hastings restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline with food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Operator has on order to be replaced. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in kitchen 1 near dish area 2 on cook line near reach in cooler and floor near steam table. Operator was able to kill 2 on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed 2 live roaches in kitchen area operator was able to kill one on site. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline with food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline soiled with build up. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in kitchen 1 near dish area 2 on cook line near reach in cooler and floor near steam table. Operator was able to kill 2 on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 10 live flying insects under triple sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline soiled with build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign at kitchen hand wash sink near door. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
64
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two live flying insects in kitchen near dish area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 11 live roaches 2 crawling behind reach in cooler and 3 alive on sticky tape in corner of cooler and 6 live on sticky tape behind bulk container of food storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in hand wash sink on cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on reach in salad bar prep cooler. Operator put in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler salad station near service window.
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline has buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on cookline soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at sink left entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in kitchen 2 near dish area 1 behind reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator remade 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign inside kitchen near swing door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Operator needs more time. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Operator needs more time. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 25 live roaches in kitchen area behind bulk containers of food product and beneath seasoning shelving. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign inside kitchen near swing door. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roach behind reach in cooler near bulk containers and second dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline has build up.
22-16-4
70
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open pan of raw beef and shell eggs stored over carrots and peppers in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. Cook rearranged to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at kitchen entrance. One live flying insect at front counter area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in triple sink tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 75ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump bucket of water and refill in handwash sink at wait station.
31A-11-4
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. No proof of employee food handler training for Debra. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per manager, missing three reporting agreements.
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of flip top reach in cooler at prep area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solutions at kitchen and front counter both tested at 25ppm chlorine. Employee remade both to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in side storage room beside employee restroom. Employee removed and discarded dead roach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two rubber spatulas above triple sink have pieces missing from food contact surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling /vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fan guards in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen have dust. Ceiling above table top flat grill with heavy soiling. Floor under fryers with grease build up.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwash sign at sink at kitchen swing door.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer by fryer is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
33
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance, container of strawberries with mold like substance. Employee unsure if washed, discarded the container of strawberries. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener hanging off the main cook line with food debris on the blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. No proof of any employee food handler training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep counter next to pass through window. Employee relocated the beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sliding door reach in cooler with tear in door gasket visibly moving when door is slid.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing on cook line.
14-42-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of the last inspection available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of dust on cook line hood filters. Underside of waitstation soda dispenser has mold like substance on the plate around the nozzles.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
33-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Accumulation of old equipment stored behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
50
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the storage area reach in freezer, raw frozen chicken on a sheet tray over frozen butter in a box. Operator switched the storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer solution at the pass through window area 200+ ppm chlorine, test strip changed black. Operator resent the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding undercooked raw bacon on time as public health control with no written procedures. Discussed with employee on the cook line and operator. Provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the cook line flip top reach in cooler has food residue staining. Per operator will clean at end of shift. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection no proof of a food manager for the establishment. Per the operator, recently took position at the location and in the process of acquiring food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on the prep table in front of the microwave on the main cook line. Employee relocated the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelves opposite the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Wiping cloth on cutting board with stain and food debris on the cloth. Operator switched out the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Large amount of discarded equipment behind the establishment.
33-31-5
45
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pastries with homemade cream cheese frosting at 68F out at room temperature since Saturday. Recommend holding on time. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tuna salad made in house dated 9/27. Pastries with homemade cream cheese frosting at 68F out at room temperature since Saturday.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grab shirt multiple times with gloved hands, then return working with ready to eat ham without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Per person in charge establishment parcooks bacon to 100F, then cools overnight to use next day held on time. No paperwork available during inspection. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03C-90-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Two managers working at establishment longer than 30 days with no proof of CFM.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips provided by operator, wet/ moldy. Unusable.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Items for breakfast held on time with no time paperwork. Provided to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored in kitchen on microwave. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked clean dishware with large amount of water present.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in hallway by restrooms.
36-22-4
37
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front Sauce cooler sour cream, milk at 49F. Ambient of unit 50F. Person in charge states has had open. Moved items to unit holding temperature until ambient lowers to correct temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 cutting tomatoes with bare hands, employee washed hands and donned gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloved hands, then return to cutting banana. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
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. Feta cheese with no date mark, person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment cooks bacon to 110-130F per person in charge. Holds some on time after initial cook, cools rest back down and reuses next day. No written procedures available.
03C-89-4
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. Person in charge unable to provide written procedures for biohazard cleanup. Provided during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds par cooked bacon on time. No written procedures available.
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing in back storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
41
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Norma D's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Norma D's Kitchen on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Norma D's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Norma D's Kitchen.
How does Norma D's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Hastings?
Norma D's Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hastings average of 92.
Has Norma D's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Norma D's Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Norma D's 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 Norma D's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Norma D's Kitchen is inspected around five times per year on average.
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