COUNTRY COOKIN DINER
2301 SR 524 UNIT 100, Cocoa FL 32926 · 3215441139
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 4 small live ants walking on slicer, slicer in use. Operator killed, washed and sanitized slicer before reusing.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,260
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021026912 | May 6, 2021 | Feb 11, 2022 | $360 |
| 4--2021047965 | Oct 4, 2021 | Feb 11, 2022 | $800 |
| 4--2021018839 | Jan 28, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 | $100 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef patties stored above raw pork chops in low boys reach in cooler across from flat top grill. Operator removed
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Eight employees present with no manager on site. Manager Amanda M. Came in during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open employee drink stored in reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Operator remved
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Set of keys, employee open drink and employee earbuds pack on shelf. Operator removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board in kitchen
Jan 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs and moved to touching clean to go utensils. Inspector coaches employee on hand washing procedures. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over precooked sausage container in walk in freezer. Operator removed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in okra container in reach in freezer and in hashbrown container in reach in cooler by end of cook line. Operator replaced with scoop with handle
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine with chlorine at 0 ppm. Had operator set up the triple sink until fixed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on shelf on cook line by clean plates. Employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee energy drink bottles stored in reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Employee phones stored on a shelf at kitchen entrance. Operator removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at end of cook line. Operator placed one
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear liquid bottles on cook line. Operator labeled "water"
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 29 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
8 High priority2 Intermediate19 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medication pain reliever on shelf above make table on cook line. Operator removed
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 3 pans of cooked Sausage gravy held in walk in cooler to cool for 5 hours at temperature between 84F to 94F. Operator discarded
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. 3 pans of cooked Sausage gravy held in walk in cooler to cool for 5 hours at temperature between 84F to 94F
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 4 small live ants walking on slicer, slicer in use. Operator killed, washed and sanitized slicer before reusing.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over bread and raw burgers over RTE vegetables in walk in freezer. Operator moved
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced ham stored in reach in cooler on cook line marked for 8 days, still within 7 days window.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese slices at 44F on overflowing slices. Operator discarded the extra slices
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cleaner bottle stored on clean dish machine shelf rack. Operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards in kitchen -can opener
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Items are time marked, but time as public health sheet not available. Provided operator a copy to use.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls stored inside has brown container in reach in cooler by the grill. And in the lowboy reach in freezer under the grill. Operator removed bowls
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In walk in freezer ceiling.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout kitchen with dust
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Plates on cook line -bowls on soup station. Operator flipped themCOS
Clean linens stored in improper location. Clean wiping clothes stored on splash guard to hand wash sink by dish machine. Operator removed
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Throughout kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cook line shelf and next to mixer and slicer. Operator removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler. Operator placed items in a separate container and labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee belonging on bread shelf over bread by walk in cooler
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line in kitchen
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease dripping from hood system.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In chicken breader container
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator provided with a copy.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the public female restroom. Operator placed a sign in the restroom.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops in mop sink
Jan 10, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in wait station used as dump sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer from previous day delivery. Operator had employee put items up before end of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in cooler on cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection 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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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Last service 8/3/23.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups next to soda machine wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer floor soiled. Operator had employee to start cleaning.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer go from soiled dishes being loading in dish machine to pulling cleaned dishes with hand washing between, corrected and re-educated
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cooked touch/crack whole raw shell egg and then move to cooked items on grill without removing soiled gloves and hand washing. Re-educated and corrected
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. (2) live flies in cooks line area
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Prepared on site chocolate milk, date prepared no5 known by staff working today
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter food slicer unit not used today, soiled with old food debris on guard area. Interior of make table, large amount of food debris under lid area.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board heavy cut marks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and coats stored on corners of shelves, food storage below.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at wait station stacked while still wet
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.