The Cove at Compass Lake

645 Compass Lake Dr, Alford, FL 32420

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

High Risk

The Cove at Compass Lake has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

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

The city-wide average sits at 72, which The Cove at Compass Lake's 50 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed make table cutting board with deep cut marks and black mold-like substance.

14-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 unlabeled containers: 1 with brown powdery substance, 1 with red powdery substance. Manager labeled containers as shrimp batter and Cajun seasoning at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Oct 25, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink behind bar. Owner brought paper towels to hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Screen in window torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen in window near back entry door to outdoor cooking area.

35B-09-4

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back screened in area for cooking not sealed from vermin. Observed gap between main building and and screened in area.

35B-05-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp pulled to thaw sitting at room temperature not under refrigeration or running water improper method.

06-01-5

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Manager not here with certificate at time of inspection. **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cove at Compass Lake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cove at Compass Lake on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

Has The Cove at Compass Lake's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Cove at Compass Lake have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Cove at Compass Lake 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.

How often is The Cove at Compass Lake inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Cove at Compass Lake is inspected around two times per year on average.

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