MALLIE KYLA'S CAFE
510 LIBERTY ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · (352)796-7174
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 22 rodent droppings on floor found in kitchen behind reach-in coolers and in dry storage area/prep room. Employee started to clean and sanitize area.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025090849 | Dec 9, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2020008709 | Dec 20, 2019 | Jun 30, 2020 | $300 |
| 3--2017053431 | Nov 8, 2017 | May 15, 2020 | $100 |
| 3--2019041612 | Jun 10, 2019 | Sep 17, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handling ready-to-eat croissants removing them from a tray without gloves. Discussed with employee. Employee put on gloves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour across from handwash sink. Operator labeled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 1 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 22 rodent droppings on floor found in kitchen behind reach-in coolers and in dry storage area/prep room. Employee started to clean and sanitize area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled strainer and utensils in basin of hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 6/9/24.
Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed stored on cutting board at food prep table in kitchen.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumping ice in hand wash sink
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.
Met inspection standards. 6 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. Observed Housemade Cream Cheese Frosted Cakes (72F - Cold Holding) on display in cake stands with covers next to wait station area sitting out at room temperature. Cakes have been out for less than 4 hours. Discussed in depth with operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dry storage area off of the kitchen soiled with water stains.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of three compartment sink and in dry storage area off of kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil and wine vinegar stored on floor in dry storage area under shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan above oven in kitchen soiled with accumulation of dust.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed pie tins not inverted stored above reach-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease. -ceiling tiles in dry storage area soiled/moisture stained
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Floor tiles missing in dish area near three compartment sink -floor tiles damaged in dry storage area
Food stored on floor. -vegetable oil and pasta stored on floor in dry storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exhaust fan above oven in kitchen soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pie tins and aluminum pans stored on stop of reach in freezer not inverted
Stored food not covered. -cookies in dry storage uncovered
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.