Cotillion Southern Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Cotillion Southern Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
The pattern that stands out is “floors not maintained smooth and durable”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Wildwood average 86, so Cotillion Southern Cafe trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean dish shelf above 3 compartment sink soiled with dirt and debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
14-17-4
74
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw beef stored on shelf directly above jug of buttermilk and carton of cream inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved raw beef away from both items during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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/ One certified food manager certification for B. V. Vincent expired on 12/19/2022.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained down inside deep cut marks.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Buckets stored down inside both Handwash sinks at cookline. Employee removed both buckets from sinks during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deep cut marks in cutting board at cookline.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf in storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster behind building sitting directly on grass.
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy buildup of ice on shelving and floor inside walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at Handwash sink near ice machine. Manager printed and hung a sign during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onion stored with cut onions in pan at cookline. Employee removed unwashed onion from pan during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
47
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cranberry sauce 11/15
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cranberry sauce in walk in cooler. Employee corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cranberry sauce dated 11-15
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. batter (51F - Cold Holding) operator states batter was made at 11am, operator added ice to mix **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles hanging near server area
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. All restrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves
23-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dry storage shed Server area **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
41
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Black mini fridge in server area. Operator installed thermometer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dry storage shed Server station area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
90
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. Pooled egg batter, operator marked prep time at 10:30am **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server dumping ice in hand wash sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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/ Joel Vincent **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Black mini fridge in server area. Operator installed thermometer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dry storage shed Server station area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
64
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle in dining room area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dry storage shed server area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dish machine area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cotillion Southern Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cotillion Southern Cafe on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cotillion Southern Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cotillion Southern Cafe.
How does Cotillion Southern Cafe compare to other restaurants in Wildwood?
Cotillion Southern Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Wildwood average of 86.
Has Cotillion Southern Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cotillion Southern Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cotillion Southern Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cotillion Southern Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cotillion Southern Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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