COTILLION SOUTHERN CAFE
101 N MAIN ST, Wildwood FL 34785 · 352-748-1223
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects on lid of reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator eliminated flies and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects on lid of reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator eliminated flies and sanitized the area.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer over 500ppm in cook line area. Water was added to sanitizer recheck 200ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand wash sink by ice machine
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. Paige Lois
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle in front host area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor under dish machine in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil in dry storage area
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler stained with food debris.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean dish shelf above 3 compartment sink soiled with dirt and debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw beef stored on shelf directly above jug of buttermilk and carton of cream inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved raw beef away from both items during this inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One certified food manager certification for B. V. Vincent expired on 12/19/2022.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained down inside deep cut marks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Buckets stored down inside both Handwash sinks at cookline. Employee removed both buckets from sinks during this inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deep cut marks in cutting board at cookline.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf in storage area.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster behind building sitting directly on grass.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy buildup of ice on shelving and floor inside walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at Handwash sink near ice machine. Manager printed and hung a sign during this inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onion stored with cut onions in pan at cookline. Employee removed unwashed onion from pan during this inspection.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 71F on expo station out for 30 mins. Employee placed in freezer to rapid chill. Second temp at 43F at 10:17 am
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on hook in wait staff area near ice machine and hand wash sink. Manager moved. Sanitizer bucket stored on counter on cook line. Employee moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink outside with long hose attachment and chemical. Employee moved, next to ice machine..
No soap provided at handwash sink. Outdoor handwash sink outside no soap. Employee brought soap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed out and displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open employee drink and employee cell phone on wait staff area. Employee moved.
Food stored on floor. Outdoor walk in cooler boxes of produce and freezer, boxes of meat.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Hole in ceiling of dry storage area no light. Manager is planning on replacing light.
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 4 containers of SP dated 3/1 Red beans and rice dated 2/28
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 4 containers of SP dated 3/1 Red beans and rice dated 2/28
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. Portioned butter. Operator time marked.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine has been moved outside under newly built structure next to walk in cooler. No hand wash sink outside.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator stocked dispenser.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle. Operator labeled sanitizer
Food stored on floor. Case of fish filets in walk in cooler
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cranberry sauce in walk in cooler. Employee corrected shelves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cranberry sauce dated 11-15
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cranberry sauce 11/15
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. batter (51F - Cold Holding) operator states batter was made at 11am, operator added ice to mix
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles hanging near server area
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. All restrooms
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dry storage shed Server area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.