Cow & Cheese
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
100
Score
Cow & Cheese has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Maitland restaurants, the typical score is 71; Cow & Cheese is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Facility selling (fresh bottled lemonade onsite) advertised as fresh - not made within 12 hours, batch of lemonade in walk-in-cooler sitting in pot has a date made of 10/18, facility on a warning from previous inspection conducted on 9/26, bottles of packaged onsite lemonade in coolers and walk-in-cooler - not made within 12 hours, callback date of 11/26/25 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
52-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in one public restroom is in disrepair, part of wall is separating, observed some water damage and black buildup on wall - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Lemonade produced on property is currently on a warning from previous inspection from 9/26 - callback date due 11/26 - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
82
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on grill observed wiping sweat off his face with a towel, he then placed towel in his pocket and continued working without washing his hands, manager address with employee, he then (several times) wiped his face with the back of his gloved hands and continued working without proper handwashing. **Warning**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Facility selling (fresh bottled lemonade onsite) advertised as fresh - not made within 12 hours, batch of lemonade in walk-in-cooler sitting in pot has a date made of 10/18, facility on a warning from previous inspection conducted on 9/26, bottles of packaged onsite lemonade in coolers and walk-in-cooler - not made within 12 hours, callback date of 11/26/25 **Repeat Violation**
52-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of lemonade in walk-in-cooler stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in one public restroom is in disrepair, part of wall is separating, observed some water damage and black buildup on wall
36-24-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Lemonade produced on property is currently on a warning from previous inspection from 9/26 - callback date due 11/26
02D-03-4
67
Sep 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Label on lemonade states 100% fresh juice **Warning**
52-10-4
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. **Warning**
02D-12-1
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Sweet Tea and lemonade does not have the proper labeling **Warning** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under stove top/oven **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooking equipment **Warning**
36-27-5
70
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 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, manager marked foods with time **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of rubbing alcohol on counter with napkins and silverware to used by guests **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles in facility not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
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 GM of restaurant Brian Janney - expired certificate **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in grease from fryer blocking hand sink next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dustn Ceiling tiles in kitchen has dust buildup by walk-in-cooler **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has no beard guard **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Food container in kitchen is cracked **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind deep freezer on line soiled **Warning**
36-27-5
33
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Provided operator with handout **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Provided operator with form, Employees working signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue cleaner at mop sink not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing by back door over paper goods **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under flat top **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by walk-in-cooler has no hand wash sign , provided operator with sign, posted before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
55
Dec 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cow & Cheese last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cow & Cheese on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cow & Cheese?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cow & Cheese.
How does Cow & Cheese compare to other restaurants in Maitland?
Cow & Cheese most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Maitland average of 71.
Has Cow & Cheese's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cow & Cheese have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cow & Cheese 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 Cow & Cheese inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cow & Cheese is inspected around four times per year on average.
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