Country Hound Cafe

1951 S Mccall Rd Ste 530, Englewood, FL 34223

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 15, 2023

Score

High Risk

Country Hound Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 15, 2023. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Public records show no inspections at Country Hound Cafe since Feb 15, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 15 violations each, up from closer to nine violations before.

Across the inspection history, “cases food stored on floor in walk-in cooler” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Country Hound Cafe's latest score of 27 falls below the Englewood average of 78. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Whole meat roasts not reaching proper time/temperature cooking requirements. Observed prime rib on counter at cooks line 57F, operator stated he had removed roast from oven 10 minutes prior. Observed operator return roast to oven to continue cooking to proper temperature for food safety. Email operator roast cooking chart. **Corrective Action Taken**

03C-20-7

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dent can of green beans at can rack by dishwasher area. Observed operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-01-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on rack by dishwasher area over containers of mayonnaise. Observed operator move bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area not labeled. Observed operator lab bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - 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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

02B-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Cases food stored on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 9-15-23 **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage containers on rack by dishwasher over food and dishwasher.

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around ice machine. Repeat 9-15-22. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat 9-15-22 **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at wait station not cover or inverted. Observed employee cover filters. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar bins not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat 9-15-22 **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

03F-10-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at shelf by dishwasher.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris and soil build on floor around oven, ice machine and Walk-in cooler outside trailer.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce, chicken, and eggs on stored on floor in Walk-in cooler outside trailer. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves above slice soiled grease buildup.

23-03-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean plastic containers at shelf by dishwasher.

16-48-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf by dishwasher.

16-46-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed ice machine draining water on to floor.

29-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Country Hound Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Country Hound Cafe on file is from Feb 15, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Country Hound Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cases food stored on floor in walk-in cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Country Hound Cafe.

How does Country Hound Cafe compare to other restaurants in Englewood?

Country Hound Cafe most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 78.

Has Country Hound Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Country Hound Cafe have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Country Hound Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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