Fit N Prep Kitchen

1516 Max Hooks Rd Ste A and B, Groveland, FL 34736 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508363

D
Grade D
Safety score 67 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 26, 2026 (12 days ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection
    2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic
    -33
  • Safety score67

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

11 violations found
  1. First visitOct 26, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    11 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 6 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      -raw shell eggs over cooked pasta in walk in cooler

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

      -observed three employees touch parts of their face and beard guard, then handle clean utensils and equipment. Educated employees.

    Intermediate6

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      -cooked pasta, cooked ground beef in walk in cooler

      Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

      -open can of chickpeas in walk in cooler

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      -walk in cooler shelves -can opener

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/ -expired 11/20/25

      No certified food manager for establishment.

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

      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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Basic3

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      -donuts and cookies in walk in freezer, open can of chickpeas in walk in cooler

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      -hand wash only sign posted at hand sink beside triple sink, designating the sink as hand wash only. There is no signage directing employees to wash hands.

    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.

Most cited

Manager certification and employee training3
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory2
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Handwash sinks and supplies1