Country Cookin Diner
706 West Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32927 · Permanent Food Service · License 1503975
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic (2 repeats)-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 8, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw beef steak stored above ready to eat soybean patties and shredded cheese in reach in freezer. Raw beef burger patties stored in same container as cooked sausage patties and sliced ham. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
4 small flying insects observed in dry storage area
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Stainless steel shine chemical product stored above microwave by clean dishes and oil and water containers. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
On hand on dish machine area. Operator placed some during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
On hand on dish machine area. Operator placed some during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed green onions stored above ready to eat green beans and grits in reach in cooler by restrooms. Operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
On hand on dish machine area. Operator placed one during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.