Moore Haven, Glades County

THE COUNTRYSIDE CAFE

300 E CR 78, Moore Haven, FL 33471

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 Intermediate
Feb 26, 2026
City
Moore Haven
County
Glades
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

11-26-1

Detail 24398908

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 forms. Corrective Action Taken

22-38-5

Detail 24398915

Intermediate - No sanitizer for chlorine dishwasher. Operator is using triple sink with quaternary solution. Operator will not use dishwasher to sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24398913

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage crumbles in silver stand up cooler not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24398910

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

50-09-4

Detail 24398916

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 24398912

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

36-01-4

Detail 24398909

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at cook line. Cat litter being used to soak up grease.

23-03-4

Detail 24398911

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf's in storage area soiled.

29-11-4

Detail 24398914

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at triple sink.

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 24011356

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

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 23993054

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator has part for sanitation dispenser ordered. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23993056

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage crumbles made Tuesday per operator not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23993055

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above steam table. Repeat Violation Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23993057

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit: in reach in freezers. Warning

14-12-4

Detail 23993053

Basic - Utensils in poor condition: two spatulas torn. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 23644503

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

11-26-1

Detail 23644502

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

16-59-1

Detail 23644505

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

36-34-5

Detail 23644507

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

50-09-4

Detail 23644506

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 23644504

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at wait station.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

22-49-4

Detail 23094004

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

02C-03-5

Detail 23094009

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23094010

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink at waiting station.

11-26-1

Detail 23094008

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

14-01-5

Detail 23094007

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

50-09-4

Detail 23094005

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-12-4

Detail 23094006

Basic - Utensils in poor condition: whisks on line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-01-4

Detail 22440841

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

36-17-5

Detail 22440842

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

36-24-5

Detail 22440843

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 22440844

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

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22437540

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

35A-05-4

Detail 22437545

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-04-4

Detail 22437543

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

16-37-1

Detail 22437546

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

14-01-5

Detail 22437541

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in potato bowl on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 22437544

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at line. Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22437542

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in middle area. Operator has tile ordered. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 22437548

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen. Warning

36-50-4

Detail 22437547

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures, lighting above steam table soiled. Warning

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-01-4

Detail 22122740

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

36-17-5

Detail 22122738

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

36-24-5

Detail 22122737

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

33-31-5

Detail 22122739

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 19

08A-05-6

Detail 22114396

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

35A-04-4

Detail 22114390

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

11-27-4

Detail 22114385

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

22-02-4

Detail 22114387

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomato slicer soiled with build up. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22114402

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

02C-04-5

Detail 22114395

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

35A-06-4

Detail 22114393

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

05-04-4

Detail 22114388

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit at waiting station. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22114401

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 22114398

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22114392

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22114391

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at storage. Repeat Violation Warning

36-01-4

Detail 22114386

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at line. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22114397

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in middle area. Repeat Violation Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22114389

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22114399

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, bulk container of rice surface . Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22114384

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted. Operator protected filters. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-31-5

Detail 22114400

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22114394

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at line and at dishwasher area. Warning

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21594204

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.

22-31-4

Detail 21594205

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment, bottom of shelf.

16-59-1

Detail 21594198

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

36-34-5

Detail 21594207

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21594200

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at dry storage. Repeat Violation

29-09-4

Detail 21594199

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture at triple sink.

36-01-4

Detail 21594202

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at fry station.

36-17-5

Detail 21594203

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in middle storage area.

36-24-5

Detail 21594206

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by dishwasher. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 21594201

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Top of the hood soiled.

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

02C-01-5

Detail 21277455

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

01B-13-4

Detail 21277454

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

36-34-5

Detail 21277450

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

35B-01-4

Detail 21277453

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside by dry storage. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21277451

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21277449

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-27-5

Detail 21277452

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher and at cook line. Repeat Violation

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-02-5

Detail 21009792

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Operator has given books to take test. One is completed, some progress noted. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21009791

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21009789

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in prep area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 21009790

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures, light shields soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21009788

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Operator has cleaned area, but needs to paint. Some progress noted. Time Extended

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

35A-04-4

Detail 21002364

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by 5 rodent droppings found on top of dishwasher. Operator cleaned and sanitized area . Corrected On-Site

41-23-4

Detail 21002374

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station by office. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21002370

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, in prep area. Paper towels were placed at location. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 21002368

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21002366

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brown gravy no date mark.

16-59-1

Detail 21002371

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Operator will utilize the three compartment sink to sanitize. Operator will call for service. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 21002365

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21002367

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at dry storage.

36-17-5

Detail 21002373

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in prep area. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 21002372

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures, light shields soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 21002369

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area.

Sep 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

14-15-4

Detail 20520949

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.

31A-11-4

Detail 20520956

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink at waiting station.

14-45-4

Detail 20520950

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in back area.

36-34-5

Detail 20520948

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Light covers soiled inside and out , in kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 20520952

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20520957

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cook line.

14-11-4

Detail 20520958

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the three station Reach in Cooler on line.

36-17-5

Detail 20520951

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair in prep area..

31B-04-4

Detail 20520959

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's bathroom. Operator placed sign at location. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20520953

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Operator has sealed some areas but it is coming off . Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 20520954

Basic - Utensils in poor condition whisk on line broken. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20520955

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cookbline.