Cotton's Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Cotton's Kitchen stretching back to 2022. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average for Leesburg sits at 75, putting Cotton's Kitchen on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer. -Bathroom door in rear kitchen. -Hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer basket. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Men's bathroom. -Front hand sink, no hot or cold water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer. -Bathroom door in rear kitchen. -Hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Double door freezer in rear kitchen. -Double door refrigerator in rear kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -By microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hand sink at front line. -Drain by fryers. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Rear kitchen wall and door by three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. -Duct tape on splash guard at middle hand sink. **Warning**
14-52-4
58
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer baskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Oven cleaner stored by ketchup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Yellow rice 124f. Less than 4 hours. Operator reheated. Rechecked at 173f. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer baskets. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At front counter. No hot or cold water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -At dry storage entrance. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer. -Pan to right of fryers. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Drain pipe under three compartment sink in front kitchen. -Hood filters. -Cart and shelf on cook line. -Handles on refrigerators in rear kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Black refrigerator. -Silver single door refrigerator in rear kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Interior of small freezer under microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -In rear kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
41
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over mayonnaise. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Exterior of silver refrigerators.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. -Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -In front kitchen.
14-20-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -By cornbread. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Bowl of rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -In rear kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink at front line.
29-11-4
55
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over French fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pepper scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
61
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in double door cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front handsink.
29-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door.
35B-01-4
70
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey wings 115f. Less than 2 hours. Operator turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in double door cooler in rear.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on table top. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour.
02D-01-5
58
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over drinks in front refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water bottles in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Spice bottles in cardboard chicken box. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cotton's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cotton's Kitchen on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cotton's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cotton's Kitchen.
How does Cotton's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Cotton's Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Leesburg average of 75.
Has Cotton's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cotton's Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cotton'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 Cotton's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cotton's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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