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Bread Box Bakery

304 E Fort Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Bread Box Bakery stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Brooksville restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened on Saturday not date marked. Employee marked. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in reach-in cooler in storage room not date marked. Employee marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
86
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Sweet Potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Pumpkin Buttercream (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler behind front counter. Employee removed products and placed in another cooler and operator turned cooler down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed quiches prepared in back reach-in cooler without a date marking on the prepared quiches. Discussed with operator date marking requirements. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
78
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory provided for unpasteurized shell eggs cooked to order. Provided operator consumer advisory sign. Operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed served quiche, prepared on site and stored in reach in cooler in storage and prep area, not dated. Operator dated 5/3/25. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
82
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Dairy products not dated when opened. Opened previous day.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid unlabeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
78
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole shell eggs stored above Ready to eat items in cooks line cooler and in rear storage refrigerator. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Unapproved bleach in use. Operator sent employee to store to purchase correct bleach during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee soda above food items on rack in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In freezer in storage room
08B-12-5
Basic - Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
64
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned out microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Three compartment to go containers on floor in dry stockroom. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bread Box Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bread Box Bakery on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bread Box Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bread Box Bakery.

How does Bread Box Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Bread Box Bakery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.

Has Bread Box Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bread Box Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bread Box Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bread Box Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bread Box Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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