ANNIES CAFE
HWY 24 & 6 ST, Cedar Key FL 32625 · (352)543-6141
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Three live flies crawling on shelf in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler: raw shell eggs (49F ambient - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); utter (50F - Cold Holding). Ambient air temperature is 49F. Manager stated the temperature was 40F two hours prior when she had checked. The manager adjusted the dial and the air immediately began blowing cold. Inspector had the manager add ice to the items to rapidly cool to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter blend held at room temperature using Time as a Public Health Control without time marks. Employee stated the butter has been in-use since 2pm and added the proper time marks during this inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink in bar area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored down inside bin of hush puppy mix near front counter. Manager removed the bowl during this inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside bottom of keg cooler in bar area.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Three live flies crawling on shelf in kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag containing frozen raw chicken stored directly on top of packages containing frozen raw pork ribs inside reach-in freezer near ice machine. Manager moved the raw chicken to another area during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door soiled with lime-like substance.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Two Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler cards missing trainer's name and trainer's certificate number.
Food stored on floor. In-use soda syrup box stored directly on floor in bar area.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door to kitchen propped open, three flies present in kitchen. Manager closed the door during this inspection.
Mar 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above pan containing hash browns in walk-in cooler. Manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at yellow hose connection at mop sink. Manager installed a vacuum breaker during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior of ice machine door soiled with white lime-like substance. 2. Interior of keg cooler in bar area soiled with brown substance.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's exterior restroom door left open. Doors are not self-closing.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor near bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in men's restroom.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at yellow hose connection on spigot above mop sink.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No quaternary test kit for three-compartment sink. Dishwasher provided chlorine test strips, but the sink is filled with quaternary.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Ziplock bag containing hotdogs with date mark of 11/6 inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the hotdogs were thawed two days prior and added proper date mark.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors not self closing and left open.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured on porch area behind bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf in warewash area beside clean dishes. Employee removed phone from shelf during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of keg cooler in bar area.
Mar 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Approved Alternative Operating Procedure states that barehand contact is limited to sandwich making. It also states that the employee placing raw meat on the grill will not handle ready-to-eat foods. Inspector observed the employee who placed raw hamburger meat on the grill handle ready-to-eat salad with bare hands. Inspector also observed employee at fryer touch jalapeño poppers with bare hands as they were plated. Inspector did not observe any employees use hand sanitizer as Indicated in the AOP during this inspection.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee in bar area scooped ice with painted nails without wearing gloves.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One ServSafe manager certificate expired 11/01/2923.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup brush stored inside handwash sink in bar area. Employee removed brush from sink during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet stored directly on cutting board on prep table in bar area. Inspector had employee sanitize cutting board during this inspection.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Crack on back wall inside ice machine.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can at handwash sink near ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of black reach-in cooler in bar area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dust on wall in kitchen near three-compartment sink. Floor in outdoor storage area soiled with dirt and debris.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Employees not using hand sanitizer as described in AOP.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Tomatoes, lettuce and cheese stored on cook line. Manager stated item placed on counter 30 minutes prior. Manager had employee add time mark to board on wall.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags stored in dry storage area.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager stated their manager certification has expired.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof all employees have been informed of their reporting responsibilities.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory not in new menus. Inspector provided operator with consumer advisory, operator posted consumer advisory in dining room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler beneath counter in wait station.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line, 200 ppm. Employee changed sanitizer water,75 ppm.
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