KENANSVILLE, Osceola County

GRIFFIS CAFE

955 S KENANSVILLE RD, KENANSVILLE, FL 34739

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Sep 11, 2025
City
KENANSVILLE
County
Osceola
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
11

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 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 24027511

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cookline near entrance to prep room - in cooler 2 days per operator

03A-02-5

Detail 24027508

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cookline near entrance to prep room - in cooler 2 days per operator, see stop sale

02C-02-5

Detail 24027507

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork made 2 days prior per operator

32-04-4

Detail 24027509

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men and women's rooms Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 24027510

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In glass door reach in cooler at front counter, personal drinks and tupperware

23-03-4

Detail 24027512

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler fan in stainless steel reach in cooler in back room

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 23862642

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In make table and reach in cooler lining several food pans

08A-05-6

Detail 23862639

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over tomatoes in reach in cooler

32-04-4

Detail 23862640

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Neither bathroom Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23862643

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler under make table at end

50-09-4

Detail 23862644

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired April 2025 displayed

13-03-4

Detail 23862641

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

10-01-5

Detail 23862638

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour container Operator moved scoop Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23485346

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored on top of cooked ham at reach in cooler Raw beef patties stored over cooked pulled pork at mini reach in fridge Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23485342

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. Milk opened over 24 hours per operator not date marked

32-04-4

Detail 23485344

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

13-02-4

Detail 23485345

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair net or hat

08B-47-4

Detail 23485343

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at dry storage

02D-01-5

Detail 23485341

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and corn meal in containers not labeled

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23400613

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Formed burgers temped at 48FAdvised rapid chill to 41f. Priority: High Priority

06-01-5

Detail 23400614

Basic - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork chops were thawed ambient air, no temping at 43. Advised rapid cool to 41 degrees or colder. Priority: Basic

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-12-5

Detail 22816454

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

13-07-4

Detail 22816455

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook with excess jewelry-bracelets.

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-11-5

Detail 22393484

High Priority - Raw shell eggs (animal food) stored over canned/bottled drinks.

11-26-1

Detail 22393483

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.

53B-13-5

Detail 22393485

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. No proof for J VICKERS.

23-03-4

Detail 22393482

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink at wait station heavily stained.

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 21816125

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

11-27-4

Detail 21816122

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21816123

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.

23-03-4

Detail 21816124

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of chest freezers moderately soiled.

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 21586165

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat breads and bottles.

08A-17-6

Detail 21586167

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steaks over portioned frozen catfish.

41-27-4

Detail 21586168

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

41-17-4

Detail 21586166

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink substance on coffee pot shelf.

23-03-4

Detail 21586169

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Various gaskets and shelving in cold hold units.

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 20793963

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ one of two expired.

53B-13-5

Detail 20793960

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. Brantley and young man in back.

12B-07-4

Detail 20793961

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks on shelf over open bread wrappers.

13-03-4

Detail 20793964

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Young man prepping in back room with no hair restraint.

06-01-5

Detail 20793962

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and shrimp thawing ambient air. Advised to thaw as cooking method, in cooler or under running water.

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

02C-01-5

Detail 20481029

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation-Milk

31B-02-4

Detail 20481033

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink-front counter. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20481031

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. No proof Quentin.

13-03-4

Detail 20481032

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

36-73-4

Detail 20481030

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation grease. Floor under cooking equipment heavily soiled.

35B-04-4

Detail 20481028

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Screen door in poor repair.