Young Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
26
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Young Kitchen stretching back to 2022. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
26
Dec 31, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Three large holes in ground beside building, exposing lid of septic tank and drain pipe. Holes are filled with wastewater. Operator stated the building owner is aware and has already applied for permits to install a new drain field. No wastewater present inside building and all sinks are draining properly during this inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Owner stated he spoke with the landlord and confirmed they are getting permits for the new drain field. Owner also has completely taped off the area with yellow caution tape, placed a no trespassing sign, and stated he is going to have the septic tank pumped. **Time Extended**
28-16-5
86
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Three large holes in ground beside building, exposing lid of septic tank and drain pipe. Holes are filled with wastewater. Operator stated the building owner is aware and has already applied for permits to install a new drain field. No wastewater present inside building and all sinks are draining properly during this inspection. **Warning**
28-16-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to provide test strips for chlorine sanitizer used in three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Crack in drywall on ceiling near cookline.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease and/or food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall above reach-in cooler near front counter soiled with dust. Manager had employee clean the wall during this inspection. 2. Lower portion of cabinet below coffee pot soiled with grease and/or food debris. Manager cleaned area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4
67
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired in 06/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Unsealed wood boards and duct tape on ceiling inn kitchen near cookline.
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches on floor in kitchen below handwashing sink near three-compartment sink. Manager cleaned area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed oil on a pallet during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall in kitchen near grill soiled with dust and grease. Floor in kitchen below pickup window soiled with food debris. Floor below pallets in dry storage area soiled with food debris. Bottom shelf of counter near fountain machine soiled with food debris.
36-50-4
70
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw hamburger meat stored on shelf above pan of raw shrimp inside reach-in cooler near warewash area. Manager moved raw hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit unavailable for three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
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. One employee working in kitchen handling food without food handler certificate. Inspector observed employee working in kitchen during last inspection over 60 days prior.
53B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up and in use. Three-compartment sink chlorine 0ppm. Employee added bleach to sanitizer compartment, then 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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. Employee put on gloves, then put on and tie apron. Employee proceeded to prepare food at grill without washing hands. Inspector had employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to prepare food.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored on top of fully cooked ham inside reach-in cooler near warewash area. Employee moved ham to upper shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees working in kitchen without a CFM present. CFM arrived during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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. Three new employees working with food in kitchen who have not signed the employee health reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on shelf inside cabinet below handwash sink. Employee cleaned up and discarded dead roaches during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup inside reach-in freezer near cookline.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving below fountain machine in kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris.
23-03-4
45
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler in storage area: hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the hamburger meat was held inside unit overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in storage area: hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the hamburger meat was held inside unit overnight. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on corner of building near sign. Manager added backflow prevention device to spigot during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on shelf near three-compartment sink containing degreaser missing proper label. Manager added label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit unavailable for three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
52
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and began preparing food on cook line without washing hands before putting on gloves. Owner had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and then handled cooked biscuits without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over onions in kitchen reach-in cooler. Owner moved fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over pickles in cook line reach-in cooler. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in kitchen reach-in cooler: fish (45,46F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored above oven on cook line: sausage (85F - Hot Holding). Employee stated item was placed in pan 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed item in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet behind the building. Faucet on the side of the building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
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. Establishment has no proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Restroom in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups and lids stored on floor in kitchen.
25-05-4
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Young Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Young Kitchen on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Young Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Young Kitchen.
Has Young Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Young Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Young Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Young Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Young Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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