OLD FLORIDA CAFE
203 CHOLOKKA, Micanopy FL 32667 · 352-466-3663
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Raw sewage seeping on ground behind establishment draining from pipes coming out from building from behind three-compartment sink and rest rooms. Observed toilet paper and foul sewage odor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025034406 | Feb 14, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Kitchen three compartment sink, 50 ppm. Manager added more quaternary tablets to increase ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Employee reheating broccoli soup in kitchen microwave without cover. Employee placed cover on soup and proceeded to reheat soup.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of almond milk. Employee stated milk opened four days earlier.
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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for kitchen tabletop ice machine. Shelf for front counter reach-in freezer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of Dr Thunder in make line reach-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan above make line dusty.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Bowl stored in storage area next to cook line has old food in it.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of ice cream in front counter cooler. Manager moved beef to kitchen to be prepped.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled bucket with chemicals then proceeded to handle cold cuts without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item on shelf above kitchen reach-in cooler: butter (73F - Cold Holding). Manager stated butter was placed on shelf one hour prior to temperature being taken. Item stored in kitchen reach-in cooler next to prep table: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese was placed on shelf one hour prior to temperature being taken.
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 written procedure available.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on kitchen reach-in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen wall fan dusty.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils stored in container on kitchen shelf. Manager placed utensils in container properly.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen reach-in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink behind building.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food on shelf in dry storage room.
Feb 15, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Raw sewage seeping on ground behind establishment draining from pipes coming out from building from behind three-compartment sink and rest rooms. Observed toilet paper and foul sewage odor.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a total of 123 rodent droppings in the following locations: 45 droppings in the dry goods storage area Five droppings in the men's room Ten droppings around the air conditioning unit Seven droppings in the dining area 25 droppings in the glass case area next to the dining area Five next to the Refrigerator Seven droppings under the Prep table Four droppings by the coffee maker 15 droppings under the flip-top make table cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler: COLD HOLDING Key lime pie 54,50F; Peanut Butter pie 57F. Pies were prepared 24 hours earlier and had been in the reach in cooler overnight. Butter at prep table 75F had been out for more than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler: COLD HOLDING Key lime pie 54,50F; Peanut Butter pie 57F. Pies were prepared 24 hours earlier and had been in the reach in cooler overnight. Butter at prep table 75F had been out for more than 4 hours
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled. Food particles around crock pots and prep table
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pies prepared more than 24 hours earlier not date marked
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen has holes
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand wash sink soap dispenser is located above clean ware drying rack and is exposed to splash when getting hand wash soap.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind hand wash sink and behind toilet in men's room
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control food stored with handle touching food ( rice )
Plumbing system in disrepair. Gray water pipes coming out from the back of the building are leaking sewage onto the ground befit it reaches the septic tank and drainfield.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service food trays not inverted in kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored on floor.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Aleve medicine stored above single service trays not inverted or protected. Person in charge placed medicine in drawer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above drinks in reach in cooler. Person in charged removed eggs
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled ice cream cup and spoons were in the hand wash sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( sanitzer). Person in charge labeled bottle
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in reach in freezer on top shelf above food served to the public.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in flip-top make table cooler in kitchen
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food. Observed cutting board at flip-top make table cooler stained with mold like suibstance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled with food
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cold cuts ) in walk in cooler
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Obscuring board at flip-top make table cooler in kitchen stained
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden shelf under the microwave in the kitchen that paint has worn off and is no longer smooth and cleanable.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed package of single service trays stored on floor in dry goods storage area and single service trays not inverted or protected on in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (Tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( ham) in walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry.
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.