Mallie Kyla's Cafe

510 Liberty St, Brooksville, FL 346012920

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Mallie Kyla's Cafe appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Brooksville restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handling ready-to-eat croissants removing them from a tray without gloves. Discussed with employee. Employee put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour across from handwash sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 22 rodent droppings on floor found in kitchen behind reach-in coolers and in dry storage area/prep room. Employee started to clean and sanitize area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

35A-04-4

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled strainer and utensils in basin of hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 6/9/24.

53B-05-5

Basic - Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

38-07-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed stored on cutting board at food prep table in kitchen.

21-09-4

Feb 10, 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Operator does not have proof of employee training **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumping ice in hand wash sink **Warning**

31A-11-4

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

May 3, 2023

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured underneath handwash sink in wait station area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in the dispenser in the wait station area for the spoons and forks.

24-18-4

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 00 ppm operator retrained staff and corrected chlorine to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In server station. Operator secured C02 tank under to plumbing fixtures. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mallie Kyla's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mallie Kyla's Cafe on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mallie Kyla's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mallie Kyla's Cafe.

How does Mallie Kyla's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Mallie Kyla's Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.

Has Mallie Kyla's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mallie Kyla's Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mallie Kyla'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 Mallie Kyla's Cafe inspected?

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

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