SOUTHERN KITCHEN
801 US HWY 1, LAKE PARK, FL 33403
License #6020145
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →SOUTHERN KITCHEN in LAKE PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 5 critical, 2 major.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 3, 2026 shows 3 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 0 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee working with raw shell eggs washed hands in less than 10 seconds and put gloves on to work with foods; manager educated and employee washed hands;
- [03F-08-5] Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 6-hour time control plan is not monitored to ensure the temperature is not greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg washes at cook line on 6 hour plan but not monitored for 70:F; advised to move to 4 hours or monitor temperature;
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. gravy (120F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (125F - Hot Holding);in steam table at cook line; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; steamed table not on high; food to be reheated to 165 F
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SOUTHERN KITCHEN looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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