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BREAKFAST STATION

1675 SE HWY 19, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352-228-4077

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1901347
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed whole cooked potatoes in metal pots in walk-in cooler stored stacked on top of each other to the right of the raw shell eggs. Operator stated the potatoes had been in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef (chicken fried steak) stored over ready-to-eat chicken tenders and fries not in original commercially sealed packaged. Operator corrected.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed whole cooked potatoes in metal pots in walk-in cooler stored stacked on top of each other to the right of the raw shell eggs. Operator stated the potatoes had been in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed whole cooked potatoes in metal pots in walk-in cooler stored stacked on top of each other to the right of the raw shell eggs. Operator stated the potatoes had been in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. 0ppm, operator called for service and set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Oct 31, 2024 · Operator states right before I walked in the dish machine tripped the breaker. Light on the outlet is on. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize and placed sign on the dish machine to not use. Operator called electrician for service. Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine bucket in cook line 0ppm. Operator made fresh bucket 50ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 31, 2024 · 0ppm Time Extended
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dented cans present. See stop sale. Corned beef hash
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
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. 0ppm, operator called for service and set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine bucket in cook line 0ppm. Operator made fresh bucket 50ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm in kitchen area. Operator made fresh bucket. 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 22, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Flatware (spoons and forks) on cooks line not inverted. Operator moved.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle being used to scoop tater tot's in reach in freezer on cooks line. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. DM not sanitizing
Basic/16-55-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish storage rack near dish machine
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Handles on reach in freezer on cooks line broken
Basic/14-11-5
Stored food not covered. French fries and tater tots removed from original packaging and stored uncovered in reach in freezer on cooks line
Basic/08B-12-5

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.