Gigi Kdc Cuisine & Bakery

1281 1 St S, Winter Haven, FL 33880 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308491

D
Grade D
Safety score 66 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 20, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.High priority · fixed by the Oct 20 follow-up · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 13 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 20 follow-up), 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 6 basic
    -22
  • Administrative complaint on Oct 13, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score66

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 20, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 13, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    11 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 6 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

      Dough stored in to go bag

    Intermediate4

    • Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

      No running hot water at Handwash sink at entrance of kitchen

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Handwash sink not operating on cooks line. No running water to Handwash sink.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

      Current employee states Exaline Stjacques is the manager for establishment. Currently no proof of certified manager certification.

      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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three food handler employees present during inspection with no proof of training. All employees over 60 days of hire date.

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Basic6

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed.

      Under bar

      Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

      Holding single service utensils

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      1 dead on floor under clean pots and pans rack 1 dead under rack in dry storage / office 1 dead on wall above soda boxes Advised manager to discard and clean and sanitize areas

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

      Under dish area

      Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.

      Walk in cooks line next to clean pan rack paint peeling.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.

    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

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained4
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation3
Manager certification and employee training2
Water source1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Other sanitary and safe operation1