COW & CHEESE
400 S ORLANDO AVE, Maitland FL 32751 · 3306969028
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 handout
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Facility selling (fresh bottled lemonade onsite) advertised as fresh - not made within 12 hours, batch of lemonade in walk-in-cooler sitting in pot has a date made of 10/18, facility on a warning from previous inspection conducted on 9/26, bottles of packaged onsite lemonade in coolers and walk-in-cooler - not made within 12 hours, callback date of 11/26/25
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in one public restroom is in disrepair, part of wall is separating, observed some water damage and black buildup on wall
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Lemonade produced on property is currently on a warning from previous inspection from 9/26 - callback date due 11/26
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
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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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on grill observed wiping sweat off his face with a towel, he then placed towel in his pocket and continued working without washing his hands, manager address with employee, he then (several times) wiped his face with the back of his gloved hands and continued working without proper handwashing.
Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Facility selling (fresh bottled lemonade onsite) advertised as fresh - not made within 12 hours, batch of lemonade in walk-in-cooler sitting in pot has a date made of 10/18, facility on a warning from previous inspection conducted on 9/26, bottles of packaged onsite lemonade in coolers and walk-in-cooler - not made within 12 hours, callback date of 11/26/25
Food stored on floor. Pot of lemonade in walk-in-cooler stored on floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in one public restroom is in disrepair, part of wall is separating, observed some water damage and black buildup on wall
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Lemonade produced on property is currently on a warning from previous inspection from 9/26 - callback date due 11/26
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Label on lemonade states 100% fresh juice
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under stove top/oven
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Sweet Tea and lemonade does not have the proper labeling
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooking equipment
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dustn Ceiling tiles in kitchen has dust buildup by walk-in-cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind deep freezer on line soiled
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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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, manager marked foods with time
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of rubbing alcohol on counter with napkins and silverware to used by guests
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager GM of restaurant Brian Janney - expired certificate
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in grease from fryer blocking hand sink next to ice machine
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/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles in facility not labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dustn Ceiling tiles in kitchen has dust buildup by walk-in-cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has no beard guard
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Food container in kitchen is cracked
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by walk-in-cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind deep freezer on line soiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 14, 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under flat top
Sep 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 handout
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. Provided operator with form, Employees working signed and dated form
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue cleaner at mop sink not labeled
Ceiling tile missing by back door over paper goods
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under flat top
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by walk-in-cooler has no hand wash sign, provided operator with sign, posted before end of inspection
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 handout
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 handout
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees to sink by walk-in-cooler
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.