Sorrento, Lake County

SORRENTO COUNTRY KITCHEN

23911 SORRENTO AVE, Sorrento, FL 32776

FoodSeating
Latest violations
17
2 High Priority
Sep 3, 2025
City
Sorrento
County
Lake
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Sep 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

01B-02-5

Detail 24003619

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior Grits (64F - Cold Holding); Cooked diced potatoes (49 - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24003632

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior Grits (64F - Cold Holding); Cooked diced potatoes (49 - Cold Holding) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24003626

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24003618

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Use to store pans and fryer basket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24003620

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed dishwasher Plans show hand washing sink outside of rest rooms. Hand washing sink is now at the end of cook line. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24003633

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. Provided form operator filled out and posted Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24003628

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-07-4

Detail 24003621

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Box of to go lids stored on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24003627

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line torn Reach in cooler in back dry storage area Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24003623

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the end of cook line Warning

36-17-5

Detail 24003630

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by 3 compartment sink missing tiles. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24003617

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of vinegar on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24003624

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both white upright freezers at the end of cook line In white chest freezers to the left of cook line Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24003629

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave to the left of cook line Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24003625

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior all coolers in the kitchen. Exterior all freezer in the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24003631

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24003622

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line Warning

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 23783896

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia test kit - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23783899

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23783898

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer door not closed tightly - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23783897

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 23776833

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter chips (79F - Cold Holding) Observed at server station. COOKLINE COOLER: - corned beef (48F - Cold Holding); - corned hash (50F - Cold Holding); - cooked potato (47F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling Warning

41-15-5

Detail 23776832

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm). Manager discarded. Manager states establishment uses disinfectant wipes Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 23776838

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. - provided to operator

31A-09-4

Detail 23776841

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at server station storing pot and silverware

16-37-1

Detail 23776834

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

22-20-5

Detail 23776837

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

23-24-4

Detail 23776840

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - microwave door handle Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23776831

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23776836

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer door not closed tightly

14-69-4

Detail 23776839

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 23776835

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 13

12A-16-4

Detail 23403215

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -multiple employees

03B-01-6

Detail 23403207

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage gravy 110F, per operator less than 2 hours stored above fill line in hot holding table, operator relocated to flat to grill to rapidly reheat Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23403212

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler stained -fryer baskets have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23403208

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA

05-08-4

Detail 23403211

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

31B-05-4

Detail 23403209

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink in kitchen, employee cleared Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23403214

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.

41-17-4

Detail 23403205

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of degreaser lacking label, operator labeled Corrected On-Site

27-02-4

Detail 23403216

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

50-09-4

Detail 23403210

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-73-4

Detail 23403206

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23403204

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -tops/sides of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -top and sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation

32-23-4

Detail 23403213

Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -plumber arrived during inspection to affect repairs Corrective Action Taken

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

32-04-4

Detail 22740598

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both bathroom doors Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Per operator, a handyman purchased the materials yesterday. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22740596

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -3 gaskets on reach in cooler soiled and torn Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: -per operator, replacement gaskets have been ordered Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22740600

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door has side and bottom gaps Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: -the sides are corrected but a smaller gap at the bottom remains Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22740597

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of equipment on cook line soiled -gaskets soiled throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Cook line equipment is cleaned Some gaskets remain soiled (may be replaced per operator) Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 22740599

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 18Total: 24

12A-25-4

Detail 22722239

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. -multiple employees Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22722246

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced ham 58F, cheese 56F. In drawer under grill less than 2 hours per operator. Operator moved to reach in freezer to chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22722252

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table -can opener in storeroom -lids in reach in cooler Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22722259

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in kitchen blocked by garbage can -hand sink in back of kitchen contained dishes Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22722258

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handsink at rear of kitchen Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22722245

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. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22722260

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both bathroom doors Repeat Violation Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22722254

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -throughout kitchen Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22722243

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22722244

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -table by entrance to kitchen Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22722253

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -3 gaskets on reach in cooler soiled and torn Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22722250

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door has side and bottom gaps Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22722257

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -between and behind equipment on cook line Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22722261

Basic - Food stored on floor. -onions, potatoes, tomatoes in back room Warning

36-68-5

Detail 22722251

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22722248

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven handle Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22722241

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22722255

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22722247

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at any of the handwashing sinks in kitchen Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22722238

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of equipment on cook line soiled -gaskets soiled throughout kitchen Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 22722249

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door Warning

21-10-4

Detail 22722256

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -under griddle Warning

33-34-4

Detail 22722242

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -back area cluttered with unused equipment Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22722240

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Sep 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-04-4

Detail 22278217

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. - at expediting area, adjacent to three compartment sink. See notes.

32-04-4

Detail 22278223

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's and women's bathrooms

51-11-4

Detail 22278220

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -CO tank next to box soda rack

21-17-4

Detail 22278221

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22278222

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor is soiled and has grease buildup behind gas stove, fryers on cook line

24-18-4

Detail 22278218

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -next to soda dispenser

33-34-4

Detail 22278216

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - back storage area cluttered with old, unused equipment

02D-01-5

Detail 22278219

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -brown sugar Corrected On-Site