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BREAKFAST SMOKE

3013 NE 53RD AVE, Gainesville FL 32609

Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5250990
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants dated June 1, 2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2026017644Jan 5, 2026Jul 31, 2026$800

Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Jan 5, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Closure sign was posted on front window of mobile food truck. Owner removed the sign immediately after being posted. Inspector posted sign again on the front window and advised the owner that the sign should not be removed or covered. 30 minutes after leaving the premises the inspector drove by the establishment and observed that the sign had been removed.
High priority/50-07-4/Admin Complaint
Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wearing handles raw food and prepares orders, wipes hands on apron, then handles cooking utensils and food take out trays. Cook removes gloves and puts on a clean without washing hands.
High priority/12A-18-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Gray water from three-compartment sink and handwash sink draining into large pot. Then poured into holding tank located outside mobile food truck. Discharge pipe is not connected to gray water holding tank.
High priority/28-29-5/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants dated June 1, 2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. MFDV does not have license number displayed on the outside of the vehicle in figures 2 inches of higher.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Gray water from three-compartment sink and handwash sink draining into large pot. Discharge pipe is not connected to gray water holding tank.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service paper towels stored on floor
Basic/25-05-4
Dec 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of anyone having food manager certificate.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 4, 2025 · Employee had difficulty with ServSafe connection, and has rescheduled to take the test on Time Extended
Sep 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants dated June 1, 2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of anyone having food manager certificate.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory, inspector provided sign
Intermediate/02B-02-5
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. MFDV does not have license number displayed on the outside of the vehicle in figures 2 inches of higher.
Basic/50-04-4
Jun 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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PRIORITY INTERMEDIATE-From initial inspection : 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. No proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2025 · No proof of employee training. Admin Complaint
PRIORITY-INTERMEDIATE From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2025 · No proof of manager certification. Admin Complaint
Jun 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2025 · No proof of manager certification. Admin Complaint
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. No proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2025 · No proof of employee training. Admin Complaint
Mar 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handling money and passing out food put on gloves to handle raw chicken without washing hands.
High priority/12A-07-5
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw fish, changed gloves and proceeded to handle bread without washing hands.
High priority/12A-12-4
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bottle of spectricide bug killer on floor next to door.
High priority/41-05-4
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over tomatoes in reach-in cooler. Employee moved tomatoes to top shelf during inspection.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on counter next to cook line: butter (53F - Cold Holding); eggs (52F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed on counter 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated items would be used within the hour.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box tops and wallet stored in hand washing sink next to door. Employee removed items from hand washing sink during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. No proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer available in establishment. Employees purchased bleach during inspection.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser next to door.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to door. Manager turned water on during inspection.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink with no lid stored in kitchen reach-in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No numbers on outside of MFDV.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on kitchen shelf.
Basic/25-06-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe next to three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Priority: High Priority Observed: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw fish, changed gloves and proceeded to handle bread without washing hands.
High priority/12A-12-4
Priority: High Priority Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handling money and passing out food put on gloves to handle raw chicken without washing hands.
High priority/12A-07-5
Priority: High Priority Observed: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bottle of spectricide bug killer on floor next to door.
High priority/41-05-4
Priority: High Priority Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over tomatoes in reach-in cooler. Employee moved tomatoes to top shelf during inspection. **Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint**
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/
Priority: High Priority Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on counter next to cook line: butter (53F - Cold Holding); eggs (52F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed on counter 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated items would be used within the hour.
High priority/03A-02-5
Priority: Intermediate Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser next to door.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Priority: Intermediate No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer available in establishment. Employees purchased bleach during inspection.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site
Priority: Intermediate Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box tops and wallet stored in hand washing sink next to door. Employee removed items from hand washing sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Priority: Intermediate Observed: No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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. No proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Priority: Intermediate Observed: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to door. Manager turned water on during inspection.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Priority: Basic Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink with no lid stored in kitchen reach-in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4
Priority: Basic Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No numbers on outside of MFDV.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation
Priority: Basic Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on kitchen shelf.
Basic/25-06-4
Priority: Basic Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe next to three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · No change. Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2025 · No change. Time Extended
Dec 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and sausage over bottled juice in drawer.
High priority/08A-05-6
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On the backside of trailer.
High priority/29-34-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of reach in cooler and drink next to crock pot on shelf. Operator moved drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of tortillas, operator moved phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Also missing 2 inch license number.
Basic/50-03-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Turn on/turn off valve next to Three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, Ocala — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.