Cracker Cookin & Caterin

1045 Ortona Locks Rd, Moore Haven, FL 33471

Catering

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Cracker Cookin & Caterin appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Moore Haven sits at 82, putting Cracker Cookin & Caterin on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator took Food Handlers instead of Food Manager. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. Operator will clean and paint. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-34-5

Basic - Ceiling with hole in dry storage. Operator will patch and paint. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-36-4

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Scallops over ready to eat mix salad greens. Operator removed raw item and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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 the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has on phone and will print out. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-09-4

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cracker Cookin & Caterin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cracker Cookin & Caterin on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cracker Cookin & Caterin?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cracker Cookin & Caterin.

How does Cracker Cookin & Caterin compare to other restaurants in Moore Haven?

Cracker Cookin & Caterin most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Moore Haven average of 82.

Has Cracker Cookin & Caterin's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Cookin & Caterin have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cracker Cookin & Caterin 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 Cracker Cookin & Caterin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Cookin & Caterin is inspected around two times per year on average.

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