Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks

859 Port Leon Dr, St. Marks, FL 32355

Overview

Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks has accumulated 97 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.5 per visit. The facility has not been shut down. Fire safety records include one citation from 2016 for cooking equipment with no hood suppression system. The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $160 fine. Top recurring violations involve proper hand and arm washing, toilet facilities, and protection of outer openings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
97Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: March 26, 2026

Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks: Comparison to Wakulla County Averages

This Facility 3.3 violations / inspection 3.3 violations per inspection
Wakulla County Avg 3.7 violations / inspection 3.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Wakulla County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
6--2018004668 $160.00 Aug 11, 2017 Miami (Doral)

Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V16 Proper cooking temps
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V51 Premises clean

Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks last inspected?
Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks?
The most frequently cited violations at Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Toilet facilities.
How many health inspections has Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks had?
Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks find?
Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks ever been shut down?
No, Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks been fined?
Cooter Stew Cafe in St. Marks has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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