Cozy Cafe Co

301 Martin Luther King Blvd, Port St. Joe, FL 32456

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 24, 2023

Score

High Risk

Cozy Cafe Co has been inspected three times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 24, 2023. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Cozy Cafe Co dates to Aug 24, 2023.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Cozy Cafe Co's latest score of 43 falls below the Port St. Joe average of 84. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.

31B-03-4

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.chlorine.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine.

10-08-5

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink use for dumping ice in the bar area.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed violation has been addressed on previous callback inspection.

53B-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice,inside the ice machine.

10-08-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed grouper chicken thawing at room temperature in the kitchen area.

06-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry,in the back area.

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cozy Cafe Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cozy Cafe Co on file is from Aug 24, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cozy Cafe Co?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cozy Cafe Co.

How does Cozy Cafe Co compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?

Cozy Cafe Co most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Joe average of 84.

Has Cozy Cafe Co's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cozy Cafe Co have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cozy Cafe Co means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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