COUNTRYSIDE DINER
1602 N HWY 19, Eustis FL 32726
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Per operator less than four hours. Operator placed in freezer for quick cool. Raw shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding) Hashbrowns (58F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett oven across from three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink. Wall across from hand washing sink. Wall at three compartment sink Wall by dish washer.
May 28, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Diced tomatoes- sliced ham- Shredded cheese-Lettuce- water from ceiling dripping into pan with lettuce.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at front counter. Operator date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cling tiles at front counter or cookline.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett oven across from three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filter at front counter. Operator inverted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink. Wall across from hand washing sink. Wall at three compartment sink Wall by dish washer.
Water leaking from ceiling into food Water from ceiling dripping into containers with Diced tomatoes- sliced ham- Shredded cheese, lettuce.
Feb 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler interior at front counter. White cutting board on prep table.Can opener soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents at front counter and dining room Vents in dish area. Ceiling tiles at front counter and dining room
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket at front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dish area.
Food stored on floor. Bread in a box in walk in cooler on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand sink in dish area. Wall by dish washer is soiled.
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. Chlorine 0 ppm
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Per operator less than four hours. Operator placed in freezer for quick cool. Raw shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding) Hashbrowns (58F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler interior at front counter. White cutting board on prep table.Can opener soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on dish area. Operator replaced.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents at front counter and dining room Vents in dish area. Ceiling tiles at front counter and dining room
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket at front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dish area.
Food stored on floor. Bread in a box in walk in cooler on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand sink in dish area. Wall by dish washer is soiled.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. Cooked cracked eggs and grabbed shredded cheese and continued cooking with no glove change or hand washing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table back kitchen area. White cutting board front counter
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in back dish storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett oven in back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at front counter soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at front counter soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table back kitchen area Wall by dish washer.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer. - can opener - white cutting board on front line.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Blodgett oven in back area.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board in prep area. - white cutting board on cook's line.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors in prep area at walk-in cooler - Under cooking equipment on cooks line.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - baking oven in back area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - speed rack for Can goods
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - in prep area.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Operator corrected employee.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Operator recorded correct time for raw shell eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - both white cutting boards on front line. - interior of fryers and baskets
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - oven in back area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on front line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - broke cooler stored at back door.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at sandwich at front counter. - electric slicer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small trace amount of black substance in ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cigarettes stored on microwave at front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - at drink station
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Soiled floors in walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind dish machine.
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.