Kelly’s Country Kitchen

2216 S Mimosa Ave, Middleburg, FL 32068 · Permanent Food Service · License 2000851

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 49 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Sep 30 follow-up · 19 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 22 complaint inspection
7 high priority (6 fixed by the Sep 30 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 11 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-39
Complaint after follow-up on Sep 23, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score49

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 5 visits

Latest inspection

Sep222026

Complaint inspection

20 violations found · Inspector came back 3 times

3rd follow-up visitSep 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
2nd follow-up visitSep 25, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed in Clear door cooler cheese (47°F- Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50°F - Cold Holding). Cooler door continuously opened due to employees taking salad items in and out of cooler.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitSep 23, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Cook line reach in cooler, observed Sausage /Ham (40°F - Cold Holding), sausage patties (41f cold holding). Upright cooler next to side door- Roast Beef (47°F - Cooling); French toast wash (43°F - Cold Holding); Ham (43°F - Cold Holding); Hash (43°F - Cold Holding) Observed in Clear door cooler in storage area, coleslaw (48°F - Cold Holding); cheese (46°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47°F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (52°F - Cold Holding).
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 22, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
20 violations found:
- 7 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority7
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Cook line reach in cooler, observed Sliced Ham (44°F - Cold Holding). Observed in Clear door cooler in storage area, coleslaw (47°F - Cold Holding); cheese (52°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53°F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (52°F - Cold Holding). Per manager they just received a shipment and refilled the cooler. Upright cooler next to side door-Beef (58°F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (48°F - Cold Holding); Ham (62°F - Cold Holding); Cheese slices (61°F - Cold Holding) cooler door was open closed cooler door the temp began to drop.
  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.
  Observed, egg wash on kitchen cart, no time marking available. Per employee marker for board is missing. Suggested to employee to label container.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  In back kitchen dry storage and cooler storage area, in white shirt deep freezer. Observed bagged French fries sitting on top of and mixed in with raw chicken liver.
  Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  Raw beef stored over raw pork in upright cooler near triple sink.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
  Observed on top of reach in cooler on cook line, 2 containers of bacon with non food grade paper towels separating layers.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) spoke with employee he added more chlorine to water in triple sink. Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed 2 flying insects. 1 in kitchen area and 1 in server station area.
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Can opener soiled with food debris. Ice chute on drink dispenser is soiled with a black mold like substance.
  Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed Rust on reach in cooler shelves in clear door cooler. Observed rust on stainless plate in ice machine.
Basic11
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  No ambient thermometer in double door clear cooler near window, manager provided Therometer for cooler.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
  Observed in flip-top cooler bottom, container of hush puppy batter with scoop handle touching batter.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Torn gasket on upright stainless cooler near side door.
  Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  Observed in reach in cooler, cracked container containing hush puppy batter.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed in dry storage area, in tall silver reach in freezer, on back wall. Ice buildup on shelves.
  Repeat violation
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Observed in bottom reach in cooler, container of sliced ham with two date labels. Per employee one date label was not removed during washing.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed food debris on top interior of microwave.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed grease build up on kitchen hood filters. Also, grease buildup between fryers and griddle top. Observed flip-top cooler, gaskets soiled with debris.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  Clean lids stored in soiled bin in room where ice machine is stored.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  Single service cups stored on floor in outside shed.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed in dry storage area, dust build up above back storage shelves on ceiling.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug252026F59Complaint inspection8 violations, 2 high priority Administrative complaint

First visitAug 25, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Four packages of completely thawed vacuum sealed raw mahi in reach-in refrigerator in the kitchen.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  Open bag of raw fish stored over fully cooked fish sticks in small reach in freezer by chest freezer in storage room. Cook moved raw fish to proper storage.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training for Melissa B expired on 8/8/2026.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic5
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  See stop sale. Four packages of completely thawed vacuum sealed raw mahi in reach-in refrigerator in the kitchen. Also, ham thawing in container under prep table. Cook moved ham to the refrigerator.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Ice buildup up observed in small reach in freezer and chest freezer to the right in storage room.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Interior of kitchen oven with grease build up. Also, interior top of microwave on table by steam well is soiled.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Shelf below flat grill has food debris. Right side of the fryer has grease build up.
  Repeat violation
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.