COUSIN'S KOLACHES
359 E BURLEIGH BLVD, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-446-3160
Last inspected Aug 6, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooked egg rolls 71°. Per operator thaw in microwave 1 hour prior. Suggest to operator place in freezer for quick cool.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean silverware.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink
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/. - operator removed dish machine. Per operator it's no longer needed due to very expensive. Establishment has three compartment sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked chicken and fried chicken stored in walk-in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer lid
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor in back area.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil store in back prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave at front counter.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler gasket
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - utensils stored handles side up
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - mop stored in mop bucket.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 2 spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf with clean silverware.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer - white cutting board on cooks line.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of black substance in ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - paper good stored on floor in dry storage area.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven on cooks line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Utensils in poor condition. - chest freezer interior of lid
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - mop stored in mop bucket.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooked egg rolls 71°. Per operator thaw in microwave 1 hour prior. Suggest to operator place in freezer for quick cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicers
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - Chlorine test strips
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door open at the time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven in back area.
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - for Dish machine
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler.
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. -Menu states crab. Operator corrected menu and menu board
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. - Menu states crab. Operator corrected menu and menu board
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - for Dish machine
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.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Food stored on floor. -vegetables stored on floor in walk-in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven in back area
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
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.