Vero Beach, Indian River County

KOUNTRY KITCHEN WITH LOVE

1749 OLD DIXIE HWY, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Feb 18, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

40-06-5

Detail 24376967

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on waffle mix in kitchen

14-11-5

Detail 24376969

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white freezer Repeat Violation

10-13-5

Detail 24376968

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Stored on top of ice machine. Educated operator Corrective Action Taken

06-01-5

Detail 24376966

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing in pans in prep area. Employee moved to walk in to thaw Corrected On-Site

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 24007085

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Time Extended

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24003767

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee states he had items pulled out to clean cooler approximately 1 hour ago Operator discarded items. Feta cheese 49f. raw sausage 62f. pork chops (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (45F - Cold Holding) pork scrapple 47f. all cold holding; sauerkraut (46F - Cold Holding) Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24003766

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers

14-11-5

Detail 24003765

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white freezer

12B-13-4

Detail 24003764

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23659594

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 76f. Sitting out.operator moved into cooler Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 23659595

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups at servers area

10-13-5

Detail 23659592

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Scoop being stored on top of ice machine without a cover/container. Spoke to operator about storage. Operator moved scoop to interior of bin Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23659593

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle waters In glass cooler and Gatorade in cook line cooler

21-12-4

Detail 23659591

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

51-16-7

Detail 23525608

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Historical plan on file doesn't match current lay out of establishment. Front cook area added waffle makers, flat top grill. Ice machine that was located inside small server has been moved outside. Server area has steam tables, prep sink and hand sink added to back kitchen. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Operator is working on drawing. Went over application process. Hand sink has been put in place on cooks line Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Operator has not submitted applicator plan review at time of callback. Called and spoke to plan review to confirm. Provided plan review referral to operator for 2nd time Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 23525606

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 23525607

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 23525605

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Time Extended

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

51-16-7

Detail 23447978

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Historical plan on file doesn't match current lay out of establishment. Front cook area added waffle makers, flat top grill. Ice machine that was located inside small server has been moved outside. Server area has steam tables, prep sink and hand sink added to back kitchen. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Operator is working on drawing. Went over application process. Hand sink has been put in place on cooks line Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 23447980

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food storage containers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23447977

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 23447981

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 23447979

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Time Extended

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-09-4

Detail 23301903

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cooks on front line cracking eggs grabbing clean plate without removing gloves to wash hands. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23301897

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket inside hand sink Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23301904

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23301905

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Historical plan on file doesn't match current lay out of establishment. Front cook area added waffle makers, flat top grill. Ice machine that was located inside small server has been moved outside. Server area has steam tables, prep sink and hand sink added to back kitchen. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23301898

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser Corrected On-Site Warning

21-16-4

Detail 23301900

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. In the pockets or belt line of cooks. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23301901

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to clean plates in front of fan on front line. Dish room employee drink stored next to clean dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23301902

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food storage containers Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23301896

Basic - Hood filters soiled Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23301907

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning

29-27-4

Detail 23301899

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23301906

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line Warning

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-08-4

Detail 22813253

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic containers Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22813252

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler next to freezer on cooks line

21-04-4

Detail 22813251

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cooks line Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22813254

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cooks line where gasket is torn

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 22484817

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen on dish rack

03A-02-5

Detail 22484821

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked steak and cooked sausage found at 48F. Manager advised that it was stocked 3 hours ago. Advised to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22484816

High Priority - 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. Time tracking marked during inspection Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22484815

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 22484819

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dish area Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22484818

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server area Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22484820

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 22012967

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of peach pie filling dented

22-02-4

Detail 22012970

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty

12B-07-4

Detail 22012965

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

24-08-4

Detail 22012968

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22012969

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn white upright freezer cooks line Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 22012964

Basic - In-use grill scraper stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

21-07-4

Detail 22012966

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket reading 200+ advised to remake bucket, now reading 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-08-4

Detail 21577478

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Server station 2. Interior of left ice machine dirty Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Ice machine still needs cleaning Time Extended

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 21320437

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside next to hot water heater Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21320435

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 21320433

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21320439

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lunch box stored over cases of waffle mix Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21320440

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21320432

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn white upright freezer Warning

33-19-4

Detail 21320436

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21320438

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Server station 2. Interior of left ice machine dirty Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21320434

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers Warning

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20847642

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg yolks stored over cooked meatloaf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20847637

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tortellini found at 74°. Chef stated used for soup. Advised to rapid chill advised to add to time plan Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20847641

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled

36-20-4

Detail 20847643

Basic - Dustless cleaning methods not utilized when exposed food present. Fan in walk-in cooler dirty

40-06-5

Detail 20847640

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone in dish area on rack with clean dishes

24-08-4

Detail 20847646

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

21-04-4

Detail 20847645

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20847644

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20847639

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled

21-07-4

Detail 20847638

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket on line reading 200+++. Remade bucket, now reading 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53B-13-5

Detail 20524643

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. Two new Cooks-JUAN AND JOHN

41-17-4

Detail 20524645

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Coffee bar area.

25-01-4

Detail 20524642

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head and not cut on a 45° angle.

14-11-4

Detail 20524641

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket on cookline,

21-04-4

Detail 20524644

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 20524646

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan over dishwasher heavily soiled.