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CEDAR KEY PIZZA AND SUBS

598 2 ST STE C, Cedar Key FL 32625 · 352-477-5115

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4800461
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler: ham (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the ham was thawed under running water and portioned approximately two hours prior, then moved the ham to the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler: ham (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the ham was thawed under running water and portioned approximately two hours prior, then moved the ham to the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handwash sink in server station.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee working in kitchen handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Trash can uncovered inside unisex restroom.
Basic/32-12-6
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee handling food in kitchen with watch on wrist.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use foil pans stored directly on floor in server station. Manager removed the pans from the floor during this inspection.
Basic/25-05-4
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Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored directly on top of box containing single-use cups in server station. Employee removed glass cleaner from the area during this inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing glass cleaner on shelf in warewash area. Manager added the proper label during this inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Stored food not covered. Frozen dough stored uncovered directly on shelving inside reach-in freezer at front counter. Manager placed dough into a container during this inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vent on wall in kitchen soiled with dust.
Basic/36-50-4
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit unavailable for three-compartment sink. Manager ordered test strips online during this inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrective Action Taken
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Exposed wood studs in kitchen, near pizza oven. 2. Unsealed plywood on ceiling near pizza oven. 3. Several cracked floor tiles in kitchen. 4. Section of drywall missing on back-side of wall in upper level behind kitchen.
Basic/36-51-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes containing unwashed mushrooms and unwashed tomatoes on shelf above pans of dough and plastic bottles containing soda. Manager moved produce to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of personal raw shell eggs stored on shelf above containers of dressing and condiments inside reach-in cooler at front counter. Manager moved eggs to the bottom shelf,f during this inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles in kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Condiment cup stored down inside container of feta cheese at inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager discarded condiment cup and placed a scoop with handle in container during this inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles in kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor in kitchen near handwash sink. Employee placed oil on shelf during this inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior walls of microwave at cookline soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of takeout containers stored directly on floor below pizza oven. Manager removed all from floor during this inspection.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power drill and battery charger stored on prep table in kitchen beside fryers. Manager moved both to blow front counter during this inspection.
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All in kitchen above supply shelf soiled with dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled personal phone, then put on gloves and began working with dough. Manager had employee wash hands and put on new gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal pot of chili and bowl of rice stored above customer cans of soda, bottled water, and onions inside reach-in cooler at front counter.
Basic/08B-49-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes containing unwashed mushrooms and unwashed tomatoes stored on shelf above ranch dressing and cooked chicken inside reach-in cooler at front counter. Manager moved unwashed produce to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.