Mornin' Bite

203 Nw 6 St, Carrabelle, FL 32322

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Mornin' Bite appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Carrabelle facility scores 85, putting Mornin' Bite on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area.

41-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On the cutting board in the bar area.

21-12-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/bottom have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Melissa Fookes 08-10-20. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food items in the reach in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper.

06-09-1

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter.

23-03-4

May 29, 2024

Complaint Partial

2 minor violations.

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

22-20-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not protected from possible contamination by the machine.

25-05-4

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink use for dumping in the bar area and on the cook line.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by the mixing bowl. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Manager placed chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cook line.

41-17-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on dry storage floor.

08B-38-4

Feb 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

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.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

02B-02-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women.

32-04-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

06-09-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mornin' Bite last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mornin' Bite on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mornin' Bite?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mornin' Bite.

How does Mornin' Bite compare to other restaurants in Carrabelle?

Mornin' Bite most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Carrabelle average of 85.

Has Mornin' Bite's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mornin' Bite have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mornin' Bite 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 Mornin' Bite inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mornin' Bite is inspected around three times per year on average.

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