CENTRAL CAFE BAKERY & RESTAURANT
727 US HWY 41 S, Inverness FL 34452 · 352-726-4515
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 11 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. One roach egg sac on cardboard-liked shelf in dry storage area. Manager cleaned area during this inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023012968 | Jan 6, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states half and half was out on counter for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved to freezer to rapidly chill. half and half (48F - Cold Holding)
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers stored on floor in dry storage. Operator moved to shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked hash browns thawing on rack in kitchen. Operator moved to cooler.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Pipe from hand wash sink in prep area less than 1 inch gap into drain.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs stored over milk in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Menu does not identify which items contain undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on specials menu. Operator had employee mark menus during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station. Operator removed to properly air dry.
Food stored on floor. Cases of eggs in walk in cooler. Employee stacked cases of eggs on crate.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat containing raw shelled eggs stored directly above pan of cranberries and case of butter inside wall-in cooler. Manager moved raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. One roach egg sac on cardboard-liked shelf in dry storage area. Manager cleaned area during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Package of roach bait stored on wire shelf directly above cans of food in back of kitchen. Manager removed roach bait from shelf during this inspection.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Certified food manager unable to name even one foodborne illness.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored down inside Handwash sink at cookline. Inspector removed pitcher from sink before washing hands.
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 food handler training available for any employees. Inspector observed three employees other than manager handling food.
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. Three employees working with food without food handler training, without proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager with the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining two shelves in dry food storage room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of soda syrup boxes on shelf in kitchen. Manager removed purse from area during this inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. 1. Insect control light on wall directly above prep table in back of kitchen. 2. Fly sticky tape hanging from shelf in back of kitchen, above canned foods. Manager removed both pest control devices away from food and prep areas during this inspection.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with sticker still attached sliced in half at cookline.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Sanitizer bucket at cookline has chlorine sanitizer and dish soap mixed.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Sink and surface sanitizer being used with no chemical test kit on site. Triple sink and sanitizer buckets were emptied and dish safe chlorine was used to refill. Manager will get with Ecolab for test strips for sink and surface.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Office has been changed into a prep kitchen with coolers and freezer chest, along with new handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks have been added to front counter area and kitchen. Handwashing sink removed from different location on front counter and removed from wall by kitchen exit to screen room.
Nov 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled, waffle maker has thick layer of build up residue.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Consumer advisory present but no asterisk no indicate which foods are advisable.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Sink and surface sanitizer being used with no chemical test kit on site. Triple sink and sanitizer buckets were emptied and dish safe chlorine was used to refill. Manager will get with Ecolab for test strips for sink and surface.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Office has been changed into a prep kitchen with coolers and freezer chest, along with new handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks have been added to front counter area and kitchen. Handwashing sink removed from different location on front counter and removed from wall by kitchen exit to screen room.
Nov 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs in ice bath on cook line, pulled out of walk-in at 7:30 am 45F. Moved to walk-in, 2nd temp at 9:29 43F Pancake batter at 48F reach in on cook line 48F, cook stated he had been using for orders, moved to walk in. 40F 2nd temp at 9:38 am
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table in prep kitchen manager moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled, waffle maker has thick layer of build up residue.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Consumer advisory present but no asterisk no indicate which foods are advisable.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Sink and surface sanitizer being used with no chemical test kit on site. Triple sink and sanitizer buckets were emptied and dish safe chlorine was used to refill. Manager will get with Ecolab for test strips for sink and surface.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Office has been changed into a prep kitchen with coolers and freezer chest, along with new handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks have been added to front counter area and kitchen. Handwashing sink removed from different location on front counter and removed from wall by kitchen exit to screen room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line deeply grooved.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine is not working. Triple sink was set up.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board on cook line. Employer moved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line actively cooking, no hat or other hair restraint.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler has build up of dust.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located outside in back of restaurant screened room kept unlocked except at night. Discussed with manager that ice machine needs a lock on it.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink at front counter
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area. Operator refilled dispenser.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee slicing strawberries out of the original container without washing them first. Discussed with employee who had them wash the strawberries.
Sep 20, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict with poached egg
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy (48F - Cold Holding); Dairy (48F - Cold Holding) Milk and ice cream mix in mini fridge at front counter
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. Potatoes, pooled eggs and shell eggs in cook line area. Operator marked time.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict with poached egg
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator a copy who printed and posted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Next to microwave in cook line area. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in 3 compartment sink, no running water. Operator turned cold water on.
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.