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CRACKER COOKIN & CATERIN

1045 ORTONA LOCKS RD, Moore Haven FL 33471

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT3200001
Grade history
APR 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Operator renewed license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter in reach in cooler. Operator stored Raw shell eggs in the correct location.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator obtained copy.
Basic/51-18-6/Corrected On-Site
Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator took Food Handlers instead of Food Manager.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator will remove.
High priority/41-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
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/ Amanda McRoy 9/9/20
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Shelves attached to walls not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/36-52-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Operator renewed license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cut frozen fruit. Operator removed fruit and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Shelves attached to walls not smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/36-52-4
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Ceiling with hole in dry storage. Operator will patch and paint.
Basic/36-36-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. Operator will clean and paint.
Basic/36-34-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.