COUSIN WILLIE'S SMOKEHOUSE
280 US HWY 90 W, Baldwin FL 32234 · 904.266-9992
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
MAR 25
SEP 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in kitchen near 3 compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. See stop sale. Seven pork butts on speed rack in walk-in cooler at 74F/75F/72F/62F/59F/63F. Cook states pork prepared seven hours prior.
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. Seven pork butts on speed rack in walk-in cooler at 74F/75F/72F/62F/59F/63F. Cook states pork prepared seven hours prior.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (49F/68F - Cold Holding); pork (45F/44F - Cold Holding); beef (45F/46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F/61F - Cold Holding); split chicken (44F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); noodles (46F - Cold Holding); potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked collard greens (48F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding); stew (47F - Cold Holding); beans (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler. Inspector's ambient thermometer reads 51F. All products have been in the same cooler overnight. Operator states a temperature was taken but not recorded at 10:00 at 40F. Temperatures were taken by inspector between 2:30-3:00.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw held in an elevated pan in the top of the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen at 47F. Cook states coleslaw has been in the unit for approximately two hours and moved coleslaw to another cold holding unit. Also, baked potatoes being held in a pan at room temperature in the kitchen. Cook states potatoes placed out approximately two hours prior and moved potatoes to a cold holding unit. Also, observed chicken (49F/68F - Cold Holding); pork (45F/44F - Cold Holding); beef (45F/46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F/61F - Cold Holding); split chicken (44F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); noodles (46F - Cold Holding); potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked collard greens (48F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding); stew (47F - Cold Holding); beans (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler. Inspector's ambient thermometer reads 51F. All products have been in the same cooler overnight. Operator states a temperature was taken but not recorded at 10:00 at 40F. Temperatures were taken by inspector between 2:30-3:00.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (78F - Hot Holding); ribs (82F - Hot Holding); sausage (84F - Hot Holding)being held at room temperature next to the steam wells. Per cook, chicken left out at room temperature approximately one hour prior and ribs and sausage left out at room temperature for approximately two hours. Cook moved all products to a cold-holding unit to chill. Also, observed ribs (105F/106F - Hot Holding); chicken (102F - Hot Holding) being held in a non-working warming box in the kitchen. Per cook, all placed in the unit approximately 2.5 hours prior and all moved to another hot holding unit.
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. No written plan available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in front counter handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid at three compartment sink. Employee identified contents as degreaser and labeled the bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank by bag in box sodas is unsecured.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line dishroom shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Right bottom door to cooler in kitchen is broken at the top hinge.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall at steam wells has dust. Floor under flip top reach in cooler in kitchen is soiled. Walls at smoker with grease build up. Floors under bag in box sodas and soda machine are soiled.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor in kitchen and in storage closet by restrooms. Employee moved both oils to proper storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of smoker with heavy grease accumulation.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-105.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer for the walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior back of fryers with grease/food debris build up.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water in kitchen handwash sink.
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet to right of steamwells has scorch marks around the outlet.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed 20 small flying insects under triple sink in kitchen area. Observed 4 small flying insects, in front area under soda machine.
Dec 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed 20 small flying insects under triple sink in kitchen area. Observed 4 small flying insects, in front area under soda machine.
Dec 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed 20 small flying insects under triple sink in kitchen area. Observed 4 small flying insects, in front area under soda machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked ready to eat ribs in walk in cooler, operator stated that they had been cooked Sunday night, no date mark on ribs, operator placed date mark on ribs.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage at 105F, and turkey at 105F both hot holding, operator said the had been out since 1:30, operator re heated sausage and turkey 2nd temps 30 min later, sausage 138F, Turkey 135F both hot holding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled with food debris Microwave soiled with food debris. Ice shoot on soda machine has a mold like substance on it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooked potatoes in hand wash sink. Operator removed potatoes from hand wash sink.
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. 1 employee hired more than 60 days without a food handler certification
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle scoop laying in pork rub, operator removed scoop, No handle scoop laying in chicken breading operator removed scoop.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks in building behind restaurant not secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee radio and phone on food prep table, operator moved to a designated area.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic food bin on clean dish rack had a melted hole in it.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed standing water on floor under stove. Floors under cook line equipment heavily soiled with old food.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Walls soiled with brown substance in kitchen area and in smoker room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observe wet mop stored with mop end on ground by hot holding food items operator moved mop to designated area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar bin not labeled, operator put label on bin.
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Observed scorch marks and melted electrical outlet on wall on cook line beside microwave.
Oct 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All six ac vents on ceiling in lobby heavily stained/soiled black.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in kitchen near 3 compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, 2 containers of raw shrimp stored on shelf above jugs of liquid margarine. Operator moved margarine to top shelf and raw shrimp to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen attached to prep table soiled with food debris. Also, interior of tea urn nozzles at front counter soiled. Also, interior seal on lemonade container at front counter soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon arrival, bucket of ice in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bucket from sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In walk-in cooler in container of potato salad, styrofoam to go container used as scooper. Operator removed to go container from product and discarded.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front counter in front of soda machine, co2 tank not secured. Chain present just not around co2 tank. Operator put chain around co2 tank and secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator does not have copy of current license in establishment.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers, stove and 3 compartment sink soiled. Also, wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled. Also, wall in kitchen with pass through window soiled.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Green dumpster out back of establishment on grass.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of tall oven in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers soiled with food debris. Also, multiple gaskets in kitchen torn/soiled. Also, exterior of fryers have build up of grease/food debris. Also, on soda machine at front counter around nozzles soiled.
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. On outlet to right of steam table on wall with pass through window, outlet has black scorch marks.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line, potato salad (45F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (48F - Cold Holding). Manager states they were put in cooler from walk-in cooler no more then 2 hours prior but they have been in and out of reach in cooler. Manager placed items in walk-in cooler to bring back down to temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen by triple sink, gallon of degreaser stored on bottom shelf with clean food containers. Manager moved degreaser off shelf.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At front counter, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm). Employee discarded some and filled up with more water. (Rechecked 200ppm)
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach in cooler, a styrofoam to go bowl used as scooper in potato salad. Manager removed to go bowl out of product.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager unable to provide copy of current license.
Equipment in poor repair. On cook line, reach in cooler to right of stream table gaskets or torn. Also, flip top cooler on cook line door broken off its hinges.
Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen, under triple sink, fryers and oven soiled with grease and food debris. Also, wall behind triple sink and wall with pass through in kitchen soiled.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Blue dumpster out back on grass.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer in kitchen has ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer ps has build up of grease. Also, bottom shelf of stand next to fryer heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Also, on drink machine at front counter around the soda nozzles have build up of debris.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk-in cooler, concrete floor not sealed.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol stored over warming unit in kitchen by door. Manager removed from area.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler on make line, door is broke off hinges.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls by stove and fryer have grease build up. Wall at pass through window is soiled with food debris. Floor under stove and fryer have grease build up. Floor under warming unit by kitchen door has build up.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Blue dumpster on grass.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In stored container of brown sugar by restroom, handle in direct contact with product. Manager lifted out of product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers have grease build up.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door to establishment not self closing.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage shed, to go cups and plates on ground.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor is unsealed.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer on cook line in kitchen, opened raw beef burgers stored over ready to eat corn. Items moved and stored correctly.
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. No proof that one employee working today has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement).
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks near side door by kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2021.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Blue dumpster outside of establishment is on grass. Manager states will call to move dumpster.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in walk in cooler and little table by pit are showing rust. Tops for white bulk seasoning containers are cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment in kitchen. Area around soda nozzles for drink dispenser near front counter. Bag holder at front counter.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door near kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of styrofoam cups stored in outside shed are on floor.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple pieces of unused equipment behind establishment. Manager states he will call to get items removed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler in establishment.
Walls/Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Outside storage shed where small chest reach in freezer with food is present. Manager states he will no longer store food in shed.
Dec 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 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. No one is able to find any proof of training for any employees.
Oct 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 live flying insects in kitchen area.
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. No one is able to find any proof of training for any employees.
Floors/walls/ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cook line in kitchen. Floors in smoker cooker area. Floors in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Two cases of cooking oil in back storage closest.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers on cook line. Rack over triple sink in kitchen. Underside of soda machine in front counter area, around nozzles. Exterior of AC unit in kitchen.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door to building next to entrance to kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes of single service items stored on floor in outside storage shed.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded equipment, buckets, and broken tables stored outside by grease receptacle and in enclosure behind building.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar at front counter under service window. Bulk container of brown sugar in hallway leading to bathroom.
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.