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BREAKFAST STATION

11352 N WILLIAMS ST STE 201, Dunnellon FL 34432 · 352-462-7188

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats79
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5203017
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in kitchen near warewash area.
High priority/35A-02-6
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2020013603Dec 5, 2019Jun 30, 2020$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook wearing one glove, wiped ungloved hand on apron the touched the bread they were putting butter on.
High priority/09-01-4
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook wearing gloves dropped knife on the floor picked it up and took to dishwash area. Selected another clean knife and returned to cookline, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
High priority/12A-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table and next to mixed eggs on cook line. Drinks removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink bottles in reach in freezer on cookline stored on food served to the public. Manager placed drinks on bottom shelf.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. employee removed cell phone
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container with multiple cracks on clean ware rack. Manager discarded container
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine. Scoop removed from ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
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Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw pooled eggs (french toast mix) stored on ice on table directly above canned foods at cookline. Employee placed the eggs on the bottom shelf inside the reach-in cooler during this inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Several flats containing raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cookline without time marks. The eggs are indicated as being held using Time as a Public Health Control. Employee at cookline stated the eggs have been in-use since 8am and added the proper time marks during this inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stick of deodorant stored on shelf directly beside seasoning at cookline. Employee removed the deodorant from the area during this inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on lower shelf of prep table, directly beside box containing plastic wrap. Employee removed the drink from the area during this inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Several portions of frozen steak stored directly on top of cardboard box inside reach-in freezer at cookline. Employee placed the steaks into a pan during this inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing package of frozen sausage thawing at room temperature inside prep sink without running water. The sausage is still frozen solid. Employee turned on cool running water over the frozen sausage during this inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table at cookline. Employee placed the cloth back into the sanitizer bucket during this inspection.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at cookline chlorine 200ppm. Manager drained and refilled the sanitizer, then chlorine 50ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep sink at cookline: chicken (77F - Cold Holding). Chicken is thawed in pan of standing water in prep sink. Employee stated it began thawing at 8am and added ice to chicken to rapidly cool to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee at cookline washed hands in prep sink at end of cookline.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted and/or artificial nails scooped ice without wearing gloves.
Intermediate/13-06-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone sitting directly on top of package containing tortillas on shelf at cookline. Employee removed phone from the area during this inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. In prep sink at cookline: chicken (77F - Cold Holding). Chicken is thawed in pan of standing water in prep sink. Employee stated it began thawing at 8am and added ice to chicken to rapidly cool to 41F. Inspector educated employee on properly thawing frozen foods.
Basic/06-06-5
Jan 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Several tubes containing raw ground sausage stored on shelf directly above pan containing whole-intact raw fish. Manager moved the sausage to shelf below the fish during this inspection.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Three employee jackets on shelf in back of kitchen above and against boxes containing single-use lids and containers. Manager hung all jackets on the wall during this inspection. 2. Employee phone stored on shelf below front counter directly beside sweetener packets and single-use items. Employee removed phone from shelf during this inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several stacks of clear plastic pans on clean dish rack wet nested. Manager restocked pans to allow them to dry properly during this inspection.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wood surface not properly sealed. Shelving above door in back of kitchen constructed from absorbent unsealed wood. Unsealed wood is not smooth, nonabsorbent, or easily cleanable.
Basic/14-06-4
Aug 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in kitchen near warewash area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing tubes of raw hamburger meat stored on shelf above pan containing raw fish on rack inside walk-in cooler. Manager over fish to shelf above hamburger meat during this inspection.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent in center of kitchen rusted.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups in server station.
Basic/24-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in server station.
Basic/31B-04-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to top of two plastic pan lids on clean dish rack in back of kitchen.
Basic/16-46-4
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Server entered the kitchen from the customer dining area carrying a bin of dirty dishes, placed the bin of dishes in the warewash area, then proceeded to scoop ice at ice machine near walk-in cooler without washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package of raw steak stored directly on top of fully-cooked hotdogs inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved steak away from hotdogs during this inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled a pitcher with water at handwash sink at cookline.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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/ All four certified food manager certificates expired on 01/28/2024.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cardboard boxes containing unwashed mushrooms and unwashed tomatoes stored on shelf above shredded lettuce and feta cheese inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed unwashed produce below RTE foods during this inspection.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near three-compartment sink.
High priority/35A-02-6
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. Shell eggs on counter at cookline missing time mark. Manager added proper time mark during this inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection in kitchen near dry storage area. Manager added backflow prevention device to spigot during this inspection.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Employee inverted bucket during this inspection.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups near fountain machine at server station.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4

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.