BREAKFAST STATION
1675 SE HWY 19, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352-228-4077
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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. 0ppm, operator called for service and set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine bucket in cook line 0ppm. Operator made fresh bucket 50ppm.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Corned beef hash
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine bucket in cook line 0ppm. Operator made fresh bucket 50ppm.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm in kitchen area. Operator made fresh bucket. 50ppm
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Flatware (spoons and forks) on cooks line not inverted. Operator moved.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish storage rack near dish machine
Equipment in poor repair. Handles on reach in freezer on cooks line broken
Stored food not covered. French fries and tater tots removed from original packaging and stored uncovered in reach in freezer on cooks line
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