Leesburg, Lake County

COTTON'S KITCHEN LLC

305 PINE ST, Leesburg, FL 34748

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jan 29, 2026
City
Leesburg
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24334809

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer. -Bathroom door in rear kitchen. -Hood filters. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Time Extended

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 24291739

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer basket. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24291735

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Men's bathroom. -Front hand sink, no hot or cold water. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24291736

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24291732

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer. -Bathroom door in rear kitchen. -Hood filters. Repeat Violation Warning

14-52-4

Detail 24291733

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. -Duct tape on splash guard at middle hand sink. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24291738

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Double door freezer in rear kitchen. -Double door refrigerator in rear kitchen. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 24291734

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -By microwave. Repeat Violation Warning

29-20-5

Detail 24291737

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hand sink at front line. -Drain by fryers. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24291740

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Rear kitchen wall and door by three compartment sink. Warning

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 23939327

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer baskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

03B-01-6

Detail 23904140

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Yellow rice 124f. Less than 4 hours. Operator reheated. Rechecked at 173f. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23904145

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Oven cleaner stored by ketchup. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23904147

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer baskets. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23904141

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. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23904142

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At front counter. No hot or cold water. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23904144

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -At dry storage entrance. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23904138

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line equipment. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23904139

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryer. -Pan to right of fryers. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Drain pipe under three compartment sink in front kitchen. -Hood filters. -Cart and shelf on cook line. -Handles on refrigerators in rear kitchen. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23904143

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Black refrigerator. -Silver single door refrigerator in rear kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-20-4

Detail 23904148

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Interior of small freezer under microwave. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23904146

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -In rear kitchen. Warning

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23492325

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over mayonnaise. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23492328

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Exterior of silver refrigerators.

36-73-4

Detail 23492326

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryer.

22-08-4

Detail 23492329

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.

23-03-4

Detail 23492333

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

14-20-4

Detail 23492332

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -In front kitchen.

21-44-1

Detail 23492330

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -By cornbread. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23492327

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Bowl of rice. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23492331

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -In rear kitchen.

29-11-4

Detail 23492334

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink at front line.

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

02C-03-5

Detail 22983236

Intermediate - 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 gallon of milk.

22-02-4

Detail 22983232

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board at steam wells.

50-09-4

Detail 22983238

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-73-4

Detail 22983231

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.

22-08-4

Detail 22983235

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. -Oven.

23-03-4

Detail 22983234

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinet. -Exterior of fryer.

22-16-4

Detail 22983230

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Silver single door refrigerator in rear kitchen.

14-20-4

Detail 22983237

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Under prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22983233

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink in rear kitchen.

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22642550

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over French fries. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22642553

Intermediate - 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 gallon of milk.

31B-02-4

Detail 22642551

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In kitchen. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22642552

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pepper scoop.

36-73-4

Detail 22642549

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.

14-20-4

Detail 22642554

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-17-4

Detail 22156404

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22156401

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door.

36-73-4

Detail 22156400

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.

22-08-4

Detail 22156399

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22156403

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in double door cooler.

29-20-5

Detail 22156402

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front handsink.

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 21734218

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey wings 115f. Less than 2 hours. Operator turned up heat. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21734215

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21734221

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-73-4

Detail 21734217

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.

22-08-4

Detail 21734220

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.

22-16-4

Detail 21734214

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in double door cooler in rear.

21-44-1

Detail 21734216

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on table top. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21734219

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour.

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21328068

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over drinks in front refrigerator. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21328067

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-01-4

Detail 21328070

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21328066

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers.

08B-38-4

Detail 21328065

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water bottles in dry storage.

25-32-4

Detail 21328069

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Spice bottles in cardboard chicken box. Corrected On-Site

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 21012143

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 20848202

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 20848204

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

13-03-4

Detail 20848200

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20848201

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door.

33-16-4

Detail 20848203

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-20-5

Detail 20848205

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front handsink. Plumber is scheduled. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 21, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.