BREAKFAST STATION 16
8585 SW HWY 200 STE 3 AND 4, Ocala FL 34481 · 352.509.7694
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in walk-in cooler: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm.
Feb 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs changed gloves and proceeded to handle toasted muffin and clean plate without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Biscuits in steam table stored on paper towel.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cut melons stored in wait station reach-in cooler dated 1/3. Manager stated item prepared on 2/3. Manager placed proper date mark on melons.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf in dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Area around soda nozzles for wait station soda machine soiled with old food debris.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line sanitizer bucket, 200 ppm. Manager added water to bucket, 50 ppm.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in walk-in cooler: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item stored in walk-in cooler: pancake batter (44F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared the previous day
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item stored in walk-in cooler: pancake batter (44F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared the previous day.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave on cook line, Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table.
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 for two employees not manager certified, employee certificates expired on 1/10/2025.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of juice stored in reach-in freezer at end of cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on top of soda boxes outside of office. Manager removed phone and keys during inspection.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket on top of wait station ice machine. Manager turned ice bucket over.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Top of dish machine.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment ( cups at server station )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink stored on prep table next to crock pot and clean tray lids in kitchen. Employee removed drink
Stored food not covered. Observed stored fries and onion rings in reach in freezer on cooks line uncovered. Manager placed cover on both items
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry. Manager corrected placement of mop to dry.
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