The Countryside Cafe
300 E CR 78, Moore Haven, FL 33471 · Permanent Food Service · License 3200134
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 6 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 5 basic (1 repeat)-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 6, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
More time given
- First visitJul 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
Three at mop sink in kitchen . Operator removed and sanitized.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dawn C.
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
One dead in Produce walk in cooler. Operator removed and sanitized
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Cat litter being used to soak up grease.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available: one in office is from August of 2025.
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.