Fort Green Springs, Hardee County

KINGS FRIES

4650 SR 62, Fort Green Springs, FL 33834

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Feb 26, 2025
City
Fort Green Springs
County
Hardee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23588416

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat flour tortillas in the reach in cooler, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23588418

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A bottle of tynoel above handwashing sink, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23588417

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

03F-10-5

Detail 23588413

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has cut lettuce, tomato and sliced cheese out on counter with time, but no written procedure. Sent copy to operator by email.

27-15-4

Detail 23588412

Intermediate - Water system sample report is expired, last report is 2/2/24.

08B-38-4

Detail 23588414

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil on the floor, operator picked up and put on shelf. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23588415

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in either of the reach in coolers.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

29-37-4

Detail 23435738

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hose at triple sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Time Extended

50-17-3

Detail 23435732

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/24. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 23435737

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Donny Waters- expired 6/20/18 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Time Extended

31A-04-4

Detail 23435734

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the hand sink in the bathroom has been removed, operator stated due to storm damage has not been able to replace yet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Time Extended

14-42-4

Detail 23435735

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Time Extended

08B-36-4

Detail 23435733

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler in previous screen roofed area out back is now exposed due to storm damage, operator has ordered supplies to fix the back area, observed cooler has a lock on it. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 23435736

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed light fixtures in the kitchen are soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Time Extended

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 11Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 21

29-37-4

Detail 23433133

High Priority - Hose at triple sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning

41-07-4

Detail 23433127

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a supplement next to bread on a table in the kitchen area. Warning

08B-02-4

Detail 23433132

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed one bag of onions and 1/2 box of tomatoes outside on chairs not protected. Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 23433145

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator picked up food from the floor, without washing hands, and then went to prepare food, inspector stopped her, educated on the importance the operator washed her hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23433131

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in the kitchen area. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23433137

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/24. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23433138

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw hard shell eggs, stored over cabbage in the reach in cooler outside, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23433140

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over ready to eat gravy in a pot in the reach in cooler in kitchen, operator removed to another cooler. Observed in reach in cooler out back, raw ground beef stored over flour tortillas, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 23433129

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed in corner in the front area under the bread rack approximately twelve droppings. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23433142

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in corner in front area under bread rack seven rodent droppings, behind reach in cooler by front door entrance, one rodent dropping, and on prep table in front area under a small grill three rodent droppings. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23433146

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Clorox wipes next code and coffee filters at the front counter, employee moved to different shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23433134

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Donny Waters- expired 6/20/18 Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 23433143

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the hand sink in the bathroom has been removed, operator stated due to storm damage has not been able to replace yet. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23433135

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a loaf of bread in the handwashing sink and a loaf of bread on top of the handwashing sink, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23433147

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Warning

27-02-4

Detail 23433144

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well and septic. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23433130

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two gallons of oil on the floor in the kitchen by the garbage cans, operator put on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23433128

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in the front area, a hole towards the bottom by the bread rack in the corner. Warning

14-42-4

Detail 23433141

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 23433139

Basic - Reach in cooler in previous screen roofed area out back is now exposed due to storm damage, operator has ordered supplies to fix the back area, observed cooler has a lock on it. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-50-4

Detail 23433136

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed light fixtures in the kitchen are soiled with grease. Warning

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

29-44-4

Detail 22765194

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Hose added to 3 bay faucet eliminating air gap. Vacuum breaker needed.

09-01-4

Detail 22765196

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 cook touching buns with bare hands. No gloves. Operator addressed and employee added gloves. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22765195

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

13-03-4

Detail 22765193

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 21869402

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.

36-34-5

Detail 21869401

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

51-13-4

Detail 21869403

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.Provided by inspector at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

29-42-4

Detail 21624474

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Air gap removed from hose added on to 3 bay sink.

12A-03-4

Detail 21624478

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator retrained.and washed in handsink. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21624476

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed loaf of bread stored in handsink at kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21624481

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21624475

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic drink bottles stored on floor at front counter area.

23-03-4

Detail 21624479

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system in need of grease removal cleaning.

29-08-4

Detail 21624477

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No hot water to handsink at restroom. No hot water to mopsink at back screen room.

25-05-4

Detail 21624480

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go clam shells stored on the floor at front counter.

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21098696

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (74F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); chees (48F - Cold Holding) Observed vegetables stored on counter at room temp. Tomatoes and lettuce and sliced cheese must be discarded by 200pm. gave operator paperwork for Time as a Public Health Control. Raw meat on cold hold unit found at 45F. Unit had been open and some foods just received. Unit temp was turned down. Unit cooked to 42F during inspection. Operator will recheck and move foods to another unit if cooling does not continue to 41F or below. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21098698

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked burgers at in water on stove top at 129F. Operator moved to center of grill and reheated to 165F within two hours. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21098701

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed package of bread in Handsink. Manager removed and sanitized package.

05-09-4

Detail 21098699

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in kitchen holding unit.

22-16-4

Detail 21098700

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation ice.

36-60-5

Detail 21098694

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.

25-02-4

Detail 21098695

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21098697

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water not labeled at pizza prep.

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20596640

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat coleslaw and ice at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20596638

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 70° F and cut lettuce 75°F at frontline table. Operator will use Time as a Public Health Control. Emailed operator the written procedure.

03F-02-5

Detail 20596641

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. Observed cut tomatoes and cut lettuce. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20596639

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits 111°F at Grill. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165°F. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 20596636

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.

03F-10-5

Detail 20596637

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cut lettuce and tomatoes. Emailed operator the form.