Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town

Last inspected:

139 Se Hwy 349, Old Town, FL 32680
Overview

Cottage Cafe of Dixie Inc in Old Town has accumulated 187 violations across 30 inspections since 2017, averaging 6.2 per visit. The facility has faced one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. Recent inspection patterns show repeated administrative complaints recommended between 2022 and 2026, with multiple callbacks required to achieve compliance, indicating ongoing operational challenges with employee health reporting, chemical storage, and building exterior protection.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
187Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town: Comparison to Dixie County Averages

This Facility 6.2 violations / inspection 6.2 violations per inspection
Dixie County Avg 5.59 violations / inspection 5.59 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Dixie County Avg 0.56 closures / facility 0.56 county average

Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2021027847 $200.00 Apr 23, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town last inspected?
Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town?
The most frequently cited violations at Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town are: Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town had?
Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town find?
Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town ever been shut down?
No, Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town been fined?
Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC in Old Town has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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