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KATIE'S CAFE

2184 PIONEER RD, Chipley FL 32428 · 850.638.8998

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats39
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7700274
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Left a copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled large white container with clear lid containing white powdery substance. Food handler labeled container as hush puppy mix.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self serve drink machine ice chute in dining area with accumulation of black mold-like substance. Observed vegetable chopper affixed to wall with accumulation of food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and drink stored on top of in use food prep table.
Basic/40-06-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer located inside of upright triple door reach in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign located in ladies restroom intended for employee and customer use.
Basic/31B-04-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at make table.
Basic/29-49-6
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen, dry storage, and dishwashing areas.
Basic/36-02-5
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle and bottle of bleach on clean dish rack. Manager moved items to proper storage place.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insecticide in spray can on top of ice machine in back storage area.
High priority/41-10-4

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.