DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

COTTAGE CAFE OF DIXIE INC

Southeast 349 Highway
Florida, 32680
Dixie County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840563

  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Front of reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink rusted.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom of reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance soiled with food debris. 2. Gaskets on door of white reach-in freezer in back of kitchen soiled with grease. 3. Gaskets on door of reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink soiled with grease. 4. Area around nozzles on fountain machine at front counter soiled with mold-like substance.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Wrapped package containing raw ground sausage stored on wire shelf directly above container of mustard inside reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw ground sausage to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing stainless steel polish and open condiment cup filled with dish soap stored directly on top of box containing fountain soda syrup in corner of kitchen, near cookline. Manager removed chemicals from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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. Two new employees working with food in kitchen without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8784359

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored inside bin of cooked potatoes at cookline. Employee removed bowl from potatoes during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle and dumpster beside building sitting on gravel.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Small hole in wall above clean dish rack near cookline.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe below mop sink broken.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of frozen Mac n cheese thawing at room temperature on counter near cookline. Employee placed Mac n cheese back into a cooler during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several pitchers containing sugar missing labels at front counter. Manager had an employee add proper labels during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server at front counter handled dirty dishes, washed hands for approximately three seconds, then proceeded to scoop ice. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies flying in kitchen at cookline. One fly flying in server station.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at black hose connection near back door on back-side of building.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for two employees. Two servers were present during the last inspection. Manager verified that the two employees have been employed for more than 60 days.

Inspection Date: 1/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8489605

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling around electrical outlet above prep table in kitchen soiled with dust.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table beside open packages of bread near cookline. Employee removed drink cup from prep table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored directly on top of cans of food in prep area of kitchen.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic containers on shelf above prep sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill soiled with grease.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler in prep area of kitchen: stew (46F - Cooling overnight) Manager stated the stew was cooked the previous day, then placed into the cooler to cool. Container of stew is date marked 01/09. Stew is cooling in a deep plastic container with sealed lid.
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler in prep area of kitchen: stew (46F - Cooling overnight) Manager stated the stew was cooked the previous day, then placed into the cooler to cool. Container of stew is date marked 01/09. Manager stated the stew has been stored inside unit overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the server station from the dining area and scooped ice without washing hands. Inspector reviewed handwashing procedures with employee during this inspection.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bag containing raw shrimp stored directly on top of portions of pot roast in bags on shelf inside walk-in freezer. Plastic pan containing raw pork stored directly above plastic pan containing cooked sliced turkey on shelf inside walk-in freezer. Employee moved both raw items to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at cookline: shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cheese has been on the counter for approximately 30 minutes and placed the cheese back into the cooler to cool to 41F. Inspector provided TPHC documentation to manager during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pitcher containing sugar stored on shelf beside bottles containing hand soap and aerosol air freshener in server station. Employee placed sugar on top shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474221

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler near front counter: milk (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the milk had been stored inside the unit overnight and had not been in-use today. Inside reach-in cooler drawer in kitchen below grill: diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the diced tomatoes have been stored inside unit overnight. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen across from three-compartment sink: ham (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the ham and hamburger meat has been stored inside unit since being delivered on Monday, 8/14. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Inside reach-in cooler near front counter: Cheesecake 47F, 47F, 46F. Cheesecake is date marked 8/15 and an employee confirmed they have been stored inside unit since 8/15. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler near front counter: milk (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the milk had been stored inside the unit overnight and had not been in-use today. Stop sales issued. Inside reach-in cooler drawer in kitchen below grill: diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the diced tomatoes have been stored inside unit overnight. Stop sale issued. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen across from three-compartment sink: ham (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the ham and hamburger meat has been stored inside unit since being delivered on Monday, 8/14. Stop sales issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Inside reach-in cooler near front counter: Cheesecake 47F, 47F, 46F. Cheesecake is date marked 8/15 and an employee confirmed they have been stored inside unit since 8/15. Stop sale issued. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382817

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested plastic containers on shelf in kitchen near cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area of kitchen across from three-compartment sink soiled with food debris.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler near front counter: milk (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the milk had been stored inside the unit overnight and had not been in-use today. Inside reach-in cooler drawer in kitchen below grill: diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the diced tomatoes have been stored inside unit overnight. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen across from three-compartment sink: ham (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the ham and hamburger meat has been stored inside unit since being delivered on Monday, 8/14. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler near front counter: milk (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the milk had been stored inside the unit overnight and had not been in-use today. Stop sales issued. Inside reach-in cooler drawer in kitchen below grill: diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the diced tomatoes have been stored inside unit overnight. Stop sale issued. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen across from three-compartment sink: ham (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the ham and hamburger meat has been stored inside unit since being delivered on Monday, 8/14. Stop sales issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach missing label on shelf above three-compartment sink. Manager had employee add proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site