CHATTERBOX CAFE
5014 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills FL 33541 · (813)779-1763
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020005679 | Jan 28, 2020 | Feb 21, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No soap provided at handwash sink in rear prep area, hand sanitizer in place instead.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked potatoes cooling in reach in cooler covered with shopping bag, with bag touching the potatoes. Operator removed the bag.
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. Raw shell eggs on cookline not marked with time. Operator stated removed from cooler for 1 hour and placed time mark
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to hand sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler next to back door.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, at front counter and dry storage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near back door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on food prep tables in kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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. Establishment has 1 food manager and 1 food handler. Food handler card through SafeStaff for employee Donna C. expired in 11/2024.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Ham (48F - Cold Holding) in table top reach-in cooler in kitchen across from cook line. Operator stated item had been in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage (Link and Patty) (46F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (51F - Ambient Air Temperature) in table top reach-in cooler in kitchen across from cook line. Operator stated some items had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved items to another reach-in cooler to rapidly cool. See stop sale on ham.
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. Establishment has 1 food manager and 1 food handler. Food handler card through SafeStaff for employee Donna C. expired in 11/2024.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in dry storage area. Operator replaced soap.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with heavily soiled with grease Underneath equipment on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in dry storage area.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: shelled eggs ambient (49F - Cold Holding) Discussed with manager about time as a public health control for eggs or using ice. Manager used remaining eggs for order
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager refilled paper towels
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line
Prep table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on cook line
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