Country Inn & Suites
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
70
Score
Country Inn & Suites has been inspected eight times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Single-service articles improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Cape Canaveral restaurant, which scores around 76. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left out on counter during breakfast cream cheese (62F - Cold Holding). Recommend placing on time control or keeping in reach-in cooler
03A-02-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Bananas and oranges for self service at breakfast buffet not washed. Stickers still on produce
08B-39-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. At breakfast buffet **Repeat Violation**
25-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Corner above dishwasher in kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of lids on the floor in dry storage room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
70
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Still not functioning **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Genesis expired on 12/2/24 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
70
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. GM Mr. Díaz and employee Kathy both work kitchen and have been employed for over 60 days without acquiring training certificates **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Class is scheduled for today **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Removed from buffet and placed into reach in cooler shredded cheese (79F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that it had been refilled 2 hours prior
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of milk and juice machine are soiled
22-02-4
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. GM Mr. Díaz and employee Kathy both work kitchen and have been employed for over 60 days without acquiring training certificates **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Detergent line is cut **Warning**
16-59-1
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. Emailed. Printed. Signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. 0ppm. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic water bottles and case of coffee stored on the floor in dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Coffee grounds portioned into filters are in an uncovered container. Operator placed lid over **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
47
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Operator is not following time plan. Time plan is 2008 version. Emailed, updated and reviewed time as a public health control with operator
03F-04-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm
22-43-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor in dry storage room. Box of plastic wrap stored on the floor in kitchen. Operator moved **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates in breakfast area stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons at breakfast buffet. Operator sorted **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Country Inn & Suites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Country Inn & Suites on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Country Inn & Suites?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Country Inn & Suites.
How does Country Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in Cape Canaveral?
Country Inn & Suites most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Canaveral average of 76.
Has Country Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Country Inn & Suites have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Country Inn & Suites 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 Country Inn & Suites inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Country Inn & Suites is inspected around three times per year on average.
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