Breakfast Station
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
86
Score
Breakfast Station has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Crystal River restaurant, which scores around 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef (chicken fried steak) stored over ready-to-eat chicken tenders and fries not in original commercially sealed packaged. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
86
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed whole cooked potatoes in metal pots in walk-in cooler stored stacked on top of each other to the right of the raw shell eggs. Operator stated the potatoes had been in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed whole cooked potatoes in metal pots in walk-in cooler stored stacked on top of each other to the right of the raw shell eggs. Operator stated the potatoes had been in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale.
03D-02-5
74
Nov 8, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator called for service and set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Operator states right before I walked in the dish machine tripped the breaker. Light on the outlet is on. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize and placed sign on the dish machine to not use. Operator called electrician for service. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine bucket in cook line 0ppm. Operator made fresh bucket 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: 0ppm **Time Extended**
21-07-4
74
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Corned beef hash **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator called for service and set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine bucket in cook line 0ppm. Operator made fresh bucket 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-07-4
64
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Flatware (spoons and forks) on cooks line not inverted. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
95
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle being used to scoop tater tot's in reach in freezer on cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. DM not sanitizing
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish storage rack near dish machine **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles on reach in freezer on cooks line broken
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. French fries and tater tots removed from original packaging and stored uncovered in reach in freezer on cooks line
08B-12-5
78
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed in dish area, plastic pans stacked and not allowed to properly air dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose in kitchen missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Corned beef hash 6lbs 12oz **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Multiple flats of eggs on counter at 58F, operator moved to cooler to bring temp down. Operator wishes to keep on time, has proper paper work but no time marking. Educated operator on proper time marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on line under service window heavily soiled and grooved. -Soda fountain in server station has accumulation of mold like substance near nozzles **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs not marked as undercooked on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in dish machine pre spray sink, educated employee on proper hand washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature only reached 110F during rinse as observed by the on machine thermometer as well as running my thermometer through the cycle with the max capture setting. **Warning**
16-53-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed in dish area, plastic pans stacked and not allowed to properly air dry. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large fan in dish area has heavy accumulation of dust, grease and debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored head down with head touching/bunched up on the floor not allowing proper drying to occur. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In rear server station wet towel not stored in sanitizer. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet towel being used on cook line. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Damaged can of corned beef hash on can rack not segregated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-20-4
30
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dish washer handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment without washing hands. Operator educated staff regarding procedures hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves working with food. Employee left the cook line to get products and then came back to the cook line change gloves without hand washing operator educated staff regarding proper procedures hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener on cooks line. Operator had can opener wash **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs on oven handle from equipment handed.
10-20-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Breakfast Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Breakfast Station on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Breakfast Station?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Breakfast Station.
How does Breakfast Station compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
Breakfast Station most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has Breakfast Station's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Breakfast Station have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Breakfast Station 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 Breakfast Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Breakfast Station is inspected around three times per year on average.
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