Clyde's Cozy Corner
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Clyde's Cozy Corner has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Keystone Heights restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink used as dump sink as evident by ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on clean in use prep table. Operator relocated the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on top portion over flip top reach in coolers. Operator began removing employee drinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
82
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steamwell at the front of the kitchen line, chowder (115F - Hot Holding); chili (123F - Hot Holding). Operator had employee stir and adjust the heat setting of the steam well. At conclusion of inspection chowder second temperature (136F - Reheating); chili second temperature (134F - Reheating). Discussed using a double boil system to reheat the thicker items held in the steam well. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the cook line flip top reach in cooler, raw chicken and comminuted beef over pooled raw eggs. Employee relocated the beef and chicken to separate shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf over wash station of the three compartment sink. Operator relocated the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster stored on grass surface, no pad available.
33-23-4
67
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of beans with dents along seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Parcooked bacon stored on shelf above ready to eat pie shells. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornbread and potato salad at 50F in small glass door cooler. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours, began moving to other unit holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two managers with expired training.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cheese not re date marked after thawing from freezer. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5
52
Jan 5, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
45
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. Potatoes, eggs held on time with no time mark, person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small beverage reach in cooler for sauces cream cheese 49F. Person in charge states was open to restock this morning. Ambient temperature of unit 44F during inspection. Person in charge will move to other unit. Cheese in flip top reach in cooler 45-48F retemped cheese at 43F. Lid was opened during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food - direct contact with food. Hardware store bucket used as ice bucket, sterilite container used in direct contact with sugar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Mozzarella and feta cheese thawed over the weekend not re date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee utilize hand wash sink at drink station as dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice deflector plate with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing from small sauce cooler in kitchen.
05-09-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Clyde's Cozy Corner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Clyde's Cozy Corner on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Clyde's Cozy Corner?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Clyde's Cozy Corner.
How does Clyde's Cozy Corner compare to other restaurants in Keystone Heights?
Clyde's Cozy Corner most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Keystone Heights average of 82.
Has Clyde's Cozy Corner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Clyde's Cozy Corner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Clyde's Cozy Corner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Clyde's Cozy Corner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Clyde's Cozy Corner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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