COUNTRYSIDE CAFE
300 E CR 78, Moore Haven FL 33471 · 863-946-1341
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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MAR 25
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FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at cook station. Operator terminated and removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023047292 | Jul 12, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dawn C.
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm chlorine.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three at mop sink in kitchen. Operator removed and sanitized.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dawn C.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead in Produce walk in cooler. Operator removed and sanitized
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cat litter being used to soak up grease.
No copy of latest inspection report available: one in office is from August of 2025.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with forms.
No sanitizer for chlorine dishwasher. Operator is using triple sink with quaternary solution. Operator will not use dishwasher to sanitize.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage crumbles in silver stand up cooler not date marked. Operator date marked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at cook line. Cat litter being used to soak up grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf's in storage area soiled.
Water leaking from pipe at triple sink.
Sep 5, 2025□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above steam table.
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator has part for sanitation dispenser ordered.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage crumbles made Tuesday per operator not date marked. Operator date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above steam table.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit: in reach in freezers.
Utensils in poor condition: two spatulas torn. Operator discarded.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was educated and washed hands.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Operator has repair request and the repair person will come once part is in stock.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over steam table. Operator cleaned area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at wait station.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: 0ppm chlorine. Operator worked on li es and dishwasher was retested at 50 ppm chlorine.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk not date marked. Operator dated milk.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at waiting station.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form, not all employees have signed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: in diced ham on line and in reach in freezer, for potatoes. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Utensils in poor condition: whisks on line. Operator removed.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in middle area. Operator has tile ordered.
Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures, lighting above steam table soiled.
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm). Operator will call for service and will set up triple sink.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at cook station. Operator terminated and removed.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Fifteen rodent droppings under hand washing sink in prep area. Operator will clean up.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths: for quaternary. Operator obtained some strips.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in potato bowl on cook line. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in middle area. Operator has tile ordered.
Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures, lighting above steam table soiled.
Jul 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in middle area.
Hole in or other damage to wall by dishwasher.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Jul 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger over ready to eat in line reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 25 rodent droppings behind stand up reach in cooler. Approximately 10 at back storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomato slicer soiled with build up.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked sausage frozen and individually portioned no date mark. Operator placed on items.
Accumulated dead small flying insects on storage window seals. Observed 10 dead small flying insects. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit at waiting station.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at storage.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in middle area.
Hole in or other damage to wall by dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, bulk container of rice surface.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted. Operator protected filters.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at line and at dishwasher area.
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.