Country Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Country Kitchen has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Coral Springs restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Watched dishwasher drink from an open top beverage and then handled clean dishes clean dishes in warewashing area. Educated operator on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw whole shell eggs stored on cook line flip top cooler at room temperature for less than two hours. Operator placed eggs back into reach in cooler to chill. Informed operator about using time as a public health control option for item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 1 can of sauerkraut and 1 can of country gravy heavily dented at warewashing storage racks. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of whole shell eggs stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Kitchen area cooler door gaskets soiled with grease/food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with accumulation of food debris.
22-16-4
52
May 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed TCS butter chips being returned from customer tables and stored in expo line wait station area for reuse.
07-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on hash-browns and breakfast potatoes held at room temperature in kitchen. Operator marked time of whiteboard. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Food including packaged tortillas/wraps and packaged deli meat stored under dripping walk in cooler fan unit.
08B-52-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease food debris behind steam table area in kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket located at expo line wait station area tested 0ppm. Operator discarded solution.
21-08-4
64
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Garbage on the ground around dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-19-4
95
Feb 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Operator drained and refilled sink with quaternary solution. Retested at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over ready to eat ham in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Timed pooled cracked eggs and liquid egg whites not listed on time as a public health control (TPHC) form. Operator listed both items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
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
Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed box of tomatoes stored over ready to eat bread in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
52
Jan 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of allergy medicine improperly stored above waffle prep area in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Liquid egg whites (51F - Ambient Cooling at 9:45 for 1 hour, 53F at 10:40). Ambient cooling egg whites on ice bath increased in temperature. Operator placed in cooler to ensure proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open employee personal food stored above clean dishes and utensils in ware washing area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths in back prep and ware washing areas. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of sugar and flour removed from original container not identified by common name in back prep area.
02D-01-5
58
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cook line flip top cooler, the smoked salmon was stored behind the cut ham. The cook moved the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor accumulation of food debris and grease under and between equipment on the cook line.
36-73-4
82
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store utensil
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Below Dishwasher
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at front counter with heavy grooves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of left side front counter cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Country Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Country Kitchen on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Country Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Country Kitchen.
How does Country Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Country Kitchen most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Country Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Country Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Country 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 Country Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Country Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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