Chatterbox Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
74
Score
Chatterbox Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Zephyrhills restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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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. Raw shell eggs on cookline not marked with time. Operator stated removed from cooler for 1 hour and placed time mark **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked potatoes cooling in reach in cooler covered with shopping bag, with bag touching the potatoes. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
74
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler next to back door.
14-33-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
90
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on food prep tables in kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near back door.
42-01-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, at front counter and dry storage.
22-08-4
86
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has 1 food manager and 1 food handler. Food handler card through SafeStaff for employee Donna C. expired in 11/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Operator had employee, Donna C., take training materials home to study for the test to renew food handler training certificate. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Ham (48F - Cold Holding) in table top reach-in cooler in kitchen across from cook line. Operator stated item had been in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage (Link and Patty) (46F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (51F - Ambient Air Temperature) in table top reach-in cooler in kitchen across from cook line. Operator stated some items had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved items to another reach-in cooler to rapidly cool. See stop sale on ham. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has 1 food manager and 1 food handler. Food handler card through SafeStaff for employee Donna C. expired in 11/2024. **Warning**
53B-01-5
67
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in dry storage area. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with heavily soiled with grease Underneath equipment on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in dry storage area.
02D-01-5
82
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: shelled eggs ambient (49F - Cold Holding) Discussed with manager about time as a public health control for eggs or using ice. Manager used remaining eggs for order **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager refilled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Prep table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on cook line
14-33-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line
36-17-5
64
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chatterbox Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chatterbox Cafe on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chatterbox Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chatterbox Cafe.
How does Chatterbox Cafe compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Chatterbox Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Chatterbox Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chatterbox Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chatterbox 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 Chatterbox Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chatterbox Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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