GEORGE'S BREAKFAST STATION
630 S PINELLAS AVE UNIT B, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-485-8155
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook came in from dining room, put gloves on with no hand wash.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical glass door cooler on cook line- shell eggs above cooked potatoes, biscuits, oper moved eggs to bottom shelf
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs left for by stove, removed from refrigeration 30 minutes ago, move back to cooler
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed proper hand wash with operator.
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from AC in hand wash sink in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom, door left open, does not self close
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wrist jewelry on cook
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook went from dining room to cook line, put on gloves and began cooking, no hand wash.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on red tray by grill, moved to cooler. Removed from refrigeration approximately 45 minutes ago.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer wipes over crock pots with gray and grits, operator moved wipes to bottom shelf.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from AC drains into hand wash sink on cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler overnight- unwashed cucumbers over cooked potatoes, operator moved cucumbers to bottom
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook went from dining room to cook line, put on gloves and began cooking, no hand wash.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on red tray by grill, moved to cooler. Removed from refrigeration approximately 45 minutes ago.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer wipes over crock pots with gray and grits, operator moved wipes to bottom shelf.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from AC drains into hand wash sink on cook line
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.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler overnight- unwashed cucumbers over cooked potatoes, operator moved cucumbers to bottom
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked shell eggs, touched toast with same hand after touching utensils. Discussed proper hand wash and gloves change with operator
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server, total hand wash time 12 seconds, discussed prop hand wash with operator
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over feta cheese in drawers under grill. rearranged cooler. Moved feta to top and beef to bottom.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs located by cook line for 30 mins. moved eggs to cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer wipes over crockpots.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hose from AC hanging in corner of handwashing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic Tile has water damage.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Buns stored with spray paint and power tools in cabinet by bathroom. Operator moved buns to proper storage area.
May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Apr 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. During inspection cat fell through ceiling near grill. Cat then walked on all prep and shelving surfaces before being removed from establishment. All surfaces cleaned and sanitized.
1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back storage area
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs then touched clean plates and bread without changing gloves or washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with operator
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Came in and out the back door touching the door handles, put gloves on and started preparing food with out washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with operator
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers above cooked ham in drawers on cook line, burgers moved to bottom drawer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shell eggs (61F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (61F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line, provided operator with printed copy of form 5022-090
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in restroom, employee stocked paper towels
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Jun 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (75F - Hot Holding) on cook line, operator put back on grill to reheat
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink next to three compartment sink, sanitizer bucket moved
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added out back, shed with refrigerator with food in it, two chest freezers with food in them, dry food storage shelf not on plans
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in food storage shed out back of establishment
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggs 71F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs (71F - Cold Holding) on cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (75F - Hot Holding) on cook line, operator put back on grill to reheat
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink next to three compartment sink, sanitizer bucket moved
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in restroom, paper towels restocked
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added out back, shed with refrigerator with food in it, two chest freezers with food in them, dry food storage shelf not on plans
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Container of liquid butter on floor in storage shed, container put on shelf
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in food storage shed out back of establishment
Oct 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers above ham and gyro meat in drawers on cook line, raw burgers moved to bottom drawer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -eggs (65F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line -butter packets (76F - Cold Holding) in basket at front counter
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -eggs (65F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line -butter packets (76F - Cold Holding) sitting in basket at front counter
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server used hand sink to fill sanitizer bucket
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the stove
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.