DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

COWPOKE'S WATERING HOLE

6813 US HWY 27 S

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10802333

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three cans crushed tomatoes. Operator removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: cauliflower and red onions in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall at walk in cooler near dishwasher. Operator has work order to repair. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine dishwasher. Operator ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate
  • 05-09-4:Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units on front counter. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Inspection Date: 9/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8867093

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall: exposed insulation at vegetable walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8856363

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by office. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in ice bin. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling vent covers missing in secured customer area and one near salad area.Operator states repairs will be completed by Labor Day weekend. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In seafood/ prep area, and at ice bins the ceiling tiles are missing. The ceiling has been covered with plastic and secured. One corner of seating area is also under repair, has new ceiling, and needs ceiling vents covers. Operator has that section secured . Operator stated over the phone that work is being done daily and has documents that repairs began on 8/13 and will be completed Labor Day weekend. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches at bar that is not in service. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall: exposed insulation at vegetable walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at outdoor bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet at triple sink. Warning
  • 11-27-4: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 poster Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Provided operator with food employee agreement. One employee signed, all others will see go. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8534948

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: by ice machine.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna at 37F, and Mahi operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, bulk seasoning and repaired with tape. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in vegetable cooler and bread cooler with exposed insulation. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at waiting station.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at ice machine, whisks. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 60 F for less than 20 minutes. Operator applied rapid heat, rested at 135F.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Operator obtained. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at line. Operator repaired. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by line hot holding area. Water had been turned off. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8534526

  • 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored, spatulas, whisks and colander not stored correctly. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
  • 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken: bulk seasoning, Everglades and bulk sugar cover containers broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Operator has ordered new lids. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
  • 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom in vegetable cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory: Tuna poke on menu. Operator will mark. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370109

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored, spatulas, whisks and colander not stored correctly. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches at waiting station. Three at bar. One under steam table Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hair restraint on head. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken: bulk seasoning, Everglades and bulk sugar cover containers broken. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units on line. Operator obtained and placed accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom in vegetable cooler. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical on top of ice bin. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wet towel under cutting board at meat cutting station. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory: Tuna poke on menu. Operator will mark. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning