Pook Bear Country Cooking
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Pook Bear Country Cooking has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Sanford facility scores 77, putting Pook Bear Country Cooking on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - bacon and sausage in to go bags
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw beef, chicken bagged in house stored in same pan, upright freezer Cooked shrimp stored below raw product in upright freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwaves soiled -inside, lower portion of reach-in cooler soiled -sliding door reach-in cooler shelves soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -provided Consumer Advisory, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked vegetable medley; Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk opened 3 days ago
02C-02-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. - bacon drained on cloth **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on shelf above prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment and cold holding units
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - flour bucket
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -Chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided choking poster **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - prep cooler at cookline
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of chest freezer - exterior of stove - exterior of fryers - door handles, gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - flour
02D-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - cookline
36-27-5
30
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent and light at front counter soiled
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -in employee restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled -exterior of fryer and stove soiled -gaskets on reach in cooler and freezer soiled and torn
23-03-4
67
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ppm. Corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle.
33-23-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooking equipment soiled with grease. Sugar container soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Make line unit.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen under equipment.
36-73-4
55
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pook Bear Country Cooking last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pook Bear Country Cooking on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pook Bear Country Cooking?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pook Bear Country Cooking.
How does Pook Bear Country Cooking compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Pook Bear Country Cooking most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Pook Bear Country Cooking's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pook Bear Country Cooking have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pook Bear Country Cooking 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 Pook Bear Country Cooking inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pook Bear Country Cooking is inspected around two times per year on average.
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