Breakfast Station
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Breakfast Station nine times, with records going back to 2022. Breakfast Station was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited four times.
Breakfast Station's latest score of 78 falls below the Zephyrhills average of 83. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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. Butter pats at expo. Time was determined by manager, placed at 8:00am, current time 9:25. Operator placed time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at drink station.
24-08-4
78
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touching dirty dishes and then touching clean dishes without washing hands. Coached operator on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets on cook line tested at 0ppm operator retested bucket at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
82
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Buckets in prep area and cook line > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
82
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Butter packets at front counter
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee next to fryers as observed cracking shell eggs with gloves on, then proceeded to handle in use utensils prior to changing gloves. Employee did not wash hands. Discussed proper hand washing with staff in kitchen
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee on grill handled raw beef from freezer with bare hands, then proceeded to use spatulas and flip pancakes without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with staff in kitchen.
12A-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter
24-08-4
61
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On chemical shelves In ware washing area. Operator removed cardboard.**Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Damaged can of corn beef hash on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bags, purses and helmet on condiment storage shelf in dry storage. Operator removed personal items.**Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator threw pans out. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In ware washing area.
16-46-4
67
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Observed employee crack shelled eggs then washed hands at hand sink for 15 seconds then handled cooked bacon. Employee did not double hand wash and did not use sanitizer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Observed cook wash hands once after handling cooked bacon and didnt follow aop with double hand washing and using sanitizer. **Time Extended**
09-05-5
86
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line table to left of expo: sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); diced ham (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Cook started icing down product and has part on order. Discussed using ice or time as a public health control until unit is fixed **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook put hand in pocket then handled bread without washing hands **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Observed employee crack shelled eggs then washed hands at hand sink for 15 seconds then handled cooked bacon. Employee did not double hand wash and did not use sanitizer **Warning**
09-05-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack shelled eggs then wipe his hands on apron, then handle clean plates. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands at dish area hand sink, not designated as AOP sink on plan. Cook then went to line and started working with food **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Observed dented can of corned beef hash on storage shelf **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign missing on cook line hand sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
37
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Observed the dishwasher at 0 ppm. Employees fixed the chlorine at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed the business expired. Owner renewed the license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh eggs at 50 f and out over 2 hours. Threw the eggs away.
03A-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Observed the sani bucket at 0 ppm. Employee made fresh sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with debris on the blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers stored inside another pan-wet nesting.
24-08-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Breakfast Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Breakfast Station on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine 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 four times, more than any other issue at Breakfast Station.
How does Breakfast Station compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Breakfast Station most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Breakfast Station's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Breakfast Station have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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