Katie's Cafe

2184 Pioneer Rd, Chipley, FL 32428

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Katie's Cafe has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, which has been cited two times.

Katie's Cafe's latest score of 86 falls below the Chipley average of 91. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled large white container with clear lid containing white powdery substance. Food handler labeled container as hush puppy mix. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle and bottle of bleach on clean dish rack. Manager moved items to proper storage place. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-10-4

Aug 21, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 23, 2023

Complaint Partial

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co tanks not secured by back hand sink in kitchen area.

51-11-4

Mar 9, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle hanging on clean dish rack improperly stored.

41-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of mold like substance in interior of ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jan 4, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed dry milk in bag stored on floor in back kitchen storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung to dry in mop sink next to back door.

42-01-4

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Katie's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Katie's Cafe on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Katie's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Katie's Cafe.

How does Katie's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Chipley?

Katie's Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Chipley average of 91.

Has Katie's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Katie's Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Katie's Cafe 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 Katie's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Katie's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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