If you haven't already done so, you might consider asking the electric/building inspector in your jurisdiction which in-counter outlets (if any!) are approved. It can vary by regions of the country, and the local inspector has the final say.

I don't know where you live, but in Howard County Maryland, my Mocketts were approved. My electrician checked.

Mocketts up:

Mocketts down:

I doubt that a non-popup receptacle is code compliant anywhere. Think about it: one spill on a horizontal outlet and you have a potentially dangerous situation. Popups are first and foremost a safety feature, not a gimmick.

Many pop up outlets are fancy power strips, plugging into an outlet elsewhere. Those don’t satisfy the requirement for the required outlets. Only the hard wired options do.

We used silllites (http://www.sillites.com/) in our fireplace mantel. They do have the plastic cover which fits into the receptable slots. Do not know if they would be approved in a kitchen.

Mocketts for Countertops & Wet Areas: https://www.mockett.com/kitchen-bath-closet/kitchen-power/