Annies Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Annies Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. Annies Cafe was last inspected on Apr 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food identified”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Annies Cafe's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler: raw shell eggs (49F ambient - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); utter (50F - Cold Holding). Ambient air temperature is 49F. Manager stated the temperature was 40F two hours prior when she had checked. The manager adjusted the dial and the air immediately began blowing cold. Inspector had the manager add ice to the items to rapidly cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. Butter blend held at room temperature using Time as a Public Health Control without time marks. Employee stated the butter has been in-use since 2pm and added the proper time marks during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink in bar area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored down inside bin of hush puppy mix near front counter. Manager removed the bowl during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside bottom of keg cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
61
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Three live flies crawling on shelf in kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag containing frozen raw chicken stored directly on top of packages containing frozen raw pork ribs inside reach-in freezer near ice machine. Manager moved the raw chicken to another area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door soiled with lime-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Two Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler cards missing trainer's name and trainer's certificate number.
53B-10-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door to kitchen propped open, three flies present in kitchen. Manager closed the door during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In-use soda syrup box stored directly on floor in bar area.
08B-38-4
55
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at yellow hose connection at mop sink. Manager installed a vacuum breaker during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above pan containing hash browns in walk-in cooler. Manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior of ice machine door soiled with white lime-like substance. 2. Interior of keg cooler in bar area soiled with brown substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's exterior restroom door left open. Doors are not self-closing. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor near bar area.
35A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in men's restroom.
31B-04-4
58
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Employees not using hand sanitizer as described in AOP.
09-05-5
High Priority - 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. Tomatoes, lettuce and cheese stored on cook line. Manager stated item placed on counter 30 minutes prior. Manager had employee add time mark to board on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags stored in dry storage area.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager stated their manager certification has expired.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - 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. No proof all employees have been informed of their reporting responsibilities. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory not in new menus. Inspector provided operator with consumer advisory, operator posted consumer advisory in dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler beneath counter in wait station.
14-33-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line, 200 ppm. Employee changed sanitizer water,75 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
39
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored inside handsink in kitchen near cookline. Employee removed cloth from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cup without handle stored inside container of sugar on shelf in kitchen near near three-compartment sink. Manager discarded cup during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach-in freezer near cookline.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored inside handsink in kitchen near cookline. Employee returned cloth to solution during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cooked potatoes on prep table across from grill.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin underneath soda machine in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Area above kitchen hand washing sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes on top of microwave next to back door.
40-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture in dish area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill. Walk-in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on prep table next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Annies Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Annies Cafe on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Annies Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Annies Cafe.
How does Annies Cafe compare to other restaurants in Cedar Key?
Annies Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cedar Key average of 74.
Has Annies Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Annies Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Annies Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Annies Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Annies Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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