KOUNTRY KORNER RESTAURANT
1084 N MARION AVE · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
36 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ox tail cooked on 2/16/2026, temperature on 2/17/2026 46°F
22-41-4High 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. Three compartment sink set up during this inspection. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing his hands in between.
22-11-5High Priority – Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Spice jars
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage stored and raw shrimp in the glass door cooler. Raw chicken and beef in same container.
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In drawer beneath the flat grill
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ox tail cooked on 2/16/2026 46°F
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter Packets 71°F Blanched Cauliflower 51°F
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach-in, coolers, interior of bulk powered food product containers, interior of ice machine **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal banded brushes
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Posted during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food throughout restaurant : Pasta salad, gravy, chili, shrimp, etc
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap next to three compartment sink
Basic 23
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior and exterior of the dish wash machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar, breading, flour
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Throughout the restaurant.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the restaurant **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Dual bathroom
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Two reach in coolers in the kitchen.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and ear buds
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints or beard guards. (Cooks)
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Beverage cups in wait area **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Squeeze bottles with duct tape Broken wooden spoon Numerous cracked food storage containers and lids
14-72-4Basic – Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Two hood filters are in poor repair.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front Door
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beneath the hand wash sink
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Two hood filters are broken
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice machine ice scoop stored in a card board box
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120°F on cook line. Water was replaced **Corrective Action Taken**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout the restaurant.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pot holders have heavy soil build up **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout the restaurant.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Throughout the restaurant. Around ovens, behind ice machine, shelving in dry storage area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.