The Countryside Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, The Countryside Cafe has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Moore Haven facility scores 82, putting The Countryside Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was educated and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Operator has repair request and the repair person will come once part is in stock. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-59-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over steam table. Operator cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at wait station.
05-09-4
61
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: 0ppm chlorine. Operator worked on li es and dishwasher was retested at 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
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. Opened milk not date marked. Operator dated milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at waiting station.
31A-11-4
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, not all employees have signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: in diced ham on line and in reach in freezer, for potatoes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition: whisks on line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
55
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Some progress noted but not complete. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in middle area. Operator has tile ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures, lighting above steam table soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
82
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at cook station. Operator terminated and removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Fifteen rodent droppings under hand washing sink in prep area. Operator will clean up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm). Operator will call for service and will set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths: for quaternary. Operator obtained some strips. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in potato bowl on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in middle area. Operator has tile ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures, lighting above steam table soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
45
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Some progress noted. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in middle area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
82
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger over ready to eat in line reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 25 rodent droppings behind stand up reach in cooler. Approximately 10 at back storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
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** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomato slicer soiled with build up. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked sausage frozen and individually portioned no date mark. Operator placed on items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at line and at dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, bulk container of rice surface . **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted. Operator protected filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Accumulated dead small flying insects on storage window seals. Observed 10 dead small flying insects. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit at waiting station. **Warning**
05-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at line. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in middle area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
26
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insects in dishwasher area, not landing on food.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment, bottom of shelf.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Operator called for service and set up the sanitizer side of the triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-59-1
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at fry station.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in middle storage area.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Top of the hood soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture at triple sink.
29-09-4
50
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked sausage dated 8/5 in reach in cooler located in storage. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked sausage dated 8/5 in reach in cooler located in storage. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area and at dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside by dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher and at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Countryside Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Countryside Cafe on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Countryside Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Countryside Cafe.
How does The Countryside Cafe compare to other restaurants in Moore Haven?
The Countryside Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Moore Haven average of 82.
Has The Countryside Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Countryside Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Countryside Cafe 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 The Countryside Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Countryside Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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