Country Cookin' Diner
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Country Cookin' Diner, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Cocoa restaurants, the typical score is 82; Country Cookin' Diner is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with plaza. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: shared with plaza **Time Extended**
33-16-4
95
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker on two way splitter on mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: 30 days **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with plaza. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
74
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker on two way splitter on mop sink. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. All employees hired recently did not sign the form. Operator had two employees on shift sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In tall reach in freezer by fryers in kitchen **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was provided with a copy. Operator posted it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with plaza. **Warning**
33-16-4
61
Oct 31, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Who,e raw shell eggs stored over commerically prepared ready to eat liquid egg product in reach in cooler unit. Corrected
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooks line make table items stored on top of other containers on top ; shredded cheese (59-60F - Cold Holding); deli ham slices (59F - Cold Holding); items placed in reach in freezer to rapid chill, Recheck temps after 20 mins ham at 45-46 cooling, shredded cheese 44° cooling **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Whole raw shell eggs pulled at approx 830 am not time marked.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle bleach stored in cabinet wit consumable items, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter mounted can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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/ No manager on site with 7 employees on site. Operator showed up on site before inspection was completed. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. Yvonne T. No proof of training on site. Prep person john no proof of training on site.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Employees on site without proof of food safety training, Brian dishwasher, john prep, Tim Cook
11-26-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old stickers on newly panned cooked potatoes in reach in cooler .
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dishwashing room, ceiling tiles in place damages, misding corners, ho,e cut in center of one, missing two tiles and grid missing. Rusted grid in place. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 2 door reach in cooler unit not in operation, service repair on site at the time of the inspection to complete repairs.
14-74-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Only licenses displayed 2021 and 2022. Operator showed up during inspection and showed inspector new licensed on her phone.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverages in a food preparation or other restricted area. Prep and cooks station.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on dry food storage shelf in back hallway over bread and client items.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood vent missing baffles in place on cooks line. Gaskets broken on make table, both doors in need of replacement. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under dishwashing machine floor and wall soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish washing room missing floor tiles under rubber mat.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected
10-08-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light bulb without shields or end caps in place in dishwashing room. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large amount of old food debris under the slicer. Hood vents soiled Reach in cooler/ freezer units gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line and fryer unit, wall soiled with grease and old food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet Wring mop stored food storage bucket near bathroom.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle water on cooks line not labeled, (water), corrected
02D-01-5
17
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
26
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6#q10oz can green beans rusted top 6#9oz tomato sauce dented side and top
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Not reheated to 165° with in 2hours green beans 1 gallon 130°
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Reheated green beans with ham not at 165° within 2 hours, current time 2.25 hours at 130°
03E-02-5
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/ 5 employees on site, no food manager on site. Operator arrived while inspection was taking place. Cook for this location was off on Wednesdays . **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used as a dump sink. Also observed cook using hand wash sink to fill sanitizer bucket, corrected
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the make table heavy soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through out location.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Only license from 2022 and 2021= expired posted on site.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle and exterior of cooking equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Country Cookin' Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Country Cookin' Diner on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Country Cookin' Diner?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Country Cookin' Diner.
How does Country Cookin' Diner compare to other restaurants in Cocoa?
Country Cookin' Diner most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa average of 82.
Has Country Cookin' Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Country Cookin' Diner have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Country Cookin' Diner 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 Country Cookin' Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Country Cookin' Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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