2ND STREET CAFE
434 2ND STREET, Cedar Key FL 32625 · 727-255-4994
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly near three-compartment sink in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside bottom of refrigerated make-table in server station: 12 sealed packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at blue hose connection below water heater on side of building. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at both sides of splitter added to spigot with green hose connection on side of building, near outdoor seating area.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. No tag in pan of clams in reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the clams were from the batch stored in the walk-in cooler, made a photocopy of the tag, and placed it with the clams during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside pan of sugar in server station. Manager removed the cup from the pan during this inspection.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Five co2 tanks not secured on backside of building.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Inside bottom of refrigerated make-table in server station: 12 sealed packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
Food stored on floor. Container of cookling oil stored on floor beside handwash sink near cookline. Manager removed the cooking oil from the floor during this inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Employee removed the tongs from the area during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cookline soiled with food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of keg cooler and dripping onto floor in bar area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Pan containing avocados with stickers still attached stored on shelf above peeled hardboiled eggs inside reach-in cooler in server station. Manager removed the avocados from the cooler to be properly washed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pan containing sugar missing label on shelf in server station. Manager added the proper label during this inspection.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on rack inside walk-in cooler: fish (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the fish was thawed under running water approximately 15 minutes prior.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Several clam tags on spike at cookline not marked with last date served.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of keg cooler rusted and gaskets loose on keg cooler door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on keg cooler door soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Vent on ceiling in dry storage closet soiled with dust.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat containing raw shell eggs sitting directly on top of open pans containing pickles and onions inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline. Employee removed flat of eggs from area during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside reach-in cooler drawer below grill: 10 packages of raw salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. Salmon is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Inside reach-in cooler drawer below grill: 10 packages of raw salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. Salmon is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter in server station. Manager moved the drink cups to the warewash area to be resanitized and properly air dried.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above fryers soiled with food debris. 2. Gaskets on beer cooler doors in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer cooler in bar area.
Jul 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored hanging from edge of wire rack directly above packages of soup mix near cookline. Inspector placed spray bottle on floor below handwash sink during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention devices missing at two spigots on side of building near AC and mop sink areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board at make-table in server station. Server removed phone from area during this inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving and food containers inside walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored down inside bin of flour near cookline. Employee repositioned handle out of flour during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. Hood filters above fryers soiled with food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two bins containing flour and breading missing labels on lower portion of prep table in kitchen. Employee added proper labels during this inspection.
Feb 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan of honey butter prepared on-site with butter blend on shelf inside walk-in cooler with date mark of 2/12. Manager discarded the butter during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at light green hose connection on side of building near grease receptacle.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of ranch made on-site with buttermilk with date mark of 2/15. Manager stated the ranch dressing was made on 2/19 and added proper label during this inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above shelf at cookline soiled with dust.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in server station behind front counter.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No waste receptacle in reach of handwash sink near walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table near handwash sink at end of cookline. Employee returned cloth to sanitizer bucket during this inspection.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly near three-compartment sink in bar area.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 16 packages of fish thawed in reach-in cooler drawer at cookline. Fish is in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging indicating that it is to be removed from package before thawing.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach and spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on lower shelf of table beside bin of containing sugar behind bar area. Manager removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on side of building near trash receptacles. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building near outdoor mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance. Manager cleaned the deflector plate during this inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 16 packages of fish thawed in reach-in cooler drawer at cookline. Fish is in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging indicating that it is to be removed from package before thawing. Stop sale issued.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf near warewash area. Wet nested drink cups on shelf near fountain machine in bar area.
Food stored on floor. Box of frozen bread and box of frozen hash browns stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. Manager placed both boxes on a shelf during this inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in wall in server station hallway.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of takeout containers stored on floor below three-compartment sink in bar area. Manager placed box of takeout containers on shelf during this inspection.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.