Suwannee River Rendezvous - the Cookin' Shack

828 Ne Primrose Rd, Mayo, FL 32066

American

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

High Risk

Suwannee River Rendezvous - the Cookin' Shack has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Suwannee River Rendezvous - the Cookin' Shack's latest score of 52 falls below the Mayo average of 71. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tube of burn cream stored on shelf in kitchen above jug containing margarine and several boxes of cake mix. Manager removed the medicine from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk missing date mark inside reach-in cooler. Manager stated the milk was opened on 11/16 and added the proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bin containing seafood breading stored below unshielded drain pipe below handwash sink near cookline. Manager removed the bin from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-37-4

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Four dumpsters sitting directly on ground near the cookin' shack.

33-23-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from two dumpsters.

33-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink near pickup window.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on several cooler doors soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Sides of equipment at cookline soiled either grease. 3. Tops of refrigerators soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids of two dumpsters left open.

33-16-4

Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Legs of several tables in kitchen constructed from unsealed wood.

14-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin containing seafood breading missing label below handwash sink near cookline. Manager added the proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing glass cleaner and spray bottle containing degreaser stored on front counter, directly beside packages of lemon juice. Manager removed chemicals from counter during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Five flies flying in kitchen at cookline.

35A-02-7

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.

50-17-3

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured by front counter. Employee chained the tank during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen, directly beside bag of bread. Manager removed drink cup from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed tongs from handle during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on several cooler and freezer doors soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Exterior of refrigerator, between units, soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vent on ceiling in back of kitchen soiled with mold-like substance.

36-50-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored down inside mop bucket in back corner of kitchen.

42-01-4

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Suwannee River Rendezvous - the Cookin' Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Suwannee River Rendezvous - the Cookin' Shack on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Suwannee River Rendezvous - the Cookin' Shack?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Suwannee River Rendezvous - the Cookin' Shack.

How does Suwannee River Rendezvous - the Cookin' Shack compare to other restaurants in Mayo?

Suwannee River Rendezvous - the Cookin' Shack most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Mayo average of 71.

Has Suwannee River Rendezvous - the Cookin' Shack's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Suwannee River Rendezvous - the Cookin' Shack have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Suwannee River Rendezvous - the Cookin' Shack 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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