COUNTRY COOKIN' DINER
616 BARNES BLVD, Rockledge FL 32955 · 321-305-6696
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021025679 | Apr 27, 2021 | Oct 11, 2021 | $300 |
| 4--2017046525 | Aug 16, 2017 | Oct 11, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washer machine was reading 0ppm Switched out old sanitizer bucket with new one and prime the dish washer machine. Now it's reading 100ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to dish washer machine had kitchen items store in the sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. All food handling training expired back in 2025.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in main ice machine interior is soiled with light pink substance
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles are soiled with dust
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove underneath hand wash sink on cook line next to convection oven
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Still display the 2026 license
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door gasket are starting to tear
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in 2 door reach in cooler on Cook line next to flat top station. Food utensils handle is is touching food that is being stored in reach in cooler
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen are soiled with dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer and reach in cooler door gaskets are tearing
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washer machine reading 0ppm. Prime it and retest and still reading 0ppm. Owner has to set up 3 compartment sink for wash rinse and sanitize until dish washer is fix
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observe 3 crack eggs that was stored in 2 door reach in cooler. Operator removed and discarded the 3 crack eggs
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dish area not having soap or paper towels. Operator refilled paper towels and soap dispenser
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen are soiled with dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer and reach in cooler door gaskets are tearing
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top make station
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line is starting to accumulate soiled between cutting grooves
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cook line
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink station on cooked line not dispensing paper towel
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust on cookline area
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer door gaskets are starting to tear
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door reach in cooler closer to ice machine interior shelving is starting to rust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line make station reach in cooler has standing water on water on bottom of reach in cooler
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitize bucket filled with quat sanitizer stored directly on the floor. Operator double bucket the sanitizer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server hand wash sink had a spoon in the sink. Operator removed spoon
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server station hand wash sink ran out of paper towel. Operator refilled paper towels dispenser
Beverage/ice dispensing lever or filling device on equipment used by employees to refill customer drinks allows contamination of the lip-contact surface during normal use. Beverage dispenser backsplash is soiled needs some cleaning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed hand wash sink at wait station next to coffee maker. Not having paper towels. Operator put up a paper towel roll.
Observed hand wash sink next to dish area had containers stored in the sink. Operator remove items from the sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents specifically on cook line are soiled with dust
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Observed ice bin at wait station interior edges has a little bit of buildup of black like substance.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Observed Hand Wash Sink in wait station area paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels.
Observed can opener blade is soiled
Observed 2 door reach in cooler close to ice machine shelving is rusted
Observed 2 door reach in cooler on cookline not having a ambient thermometer for whole raw shell eggs
Observed ceiling tile in kitchen is missing and ceiling tile and vents are soiled with dust
Observed no hand Wash sign before return back to work for employees. In male bathroom.
Observed on cookline squeeze bottle containing clear liquid (water) not labeled
Observed top microwave on cookline interior is soiled with food debris
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator corrected
Observe Cutting board being use as time of inspection has cut marks and soiled recommend to be resurfaced or discarded
Observed Hand Wash Sink by 3 compartment sink had empty food containers stored in sink. Operator corrected
Observe Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area. operator stated that they are getting there AC unit repair. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen area is dirty and dusty
Observed Reach-in cooler by the ice machine shelves has rusted recommend to get replaced
Observed Hood filters above grill station has accumulation of grease needs to be clean
Observed employee drink green tea in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator corrected
Observed soda dispenser by the ice machine backsplash has little soiled
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.