Old Florida Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
39
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Old Florida Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Micanopy restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
39
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Feb 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Raw sewage seeping on ground behind establishment draining from pipes coming out from building from behind three-compartment sink and rest rooms . Observed toilet paper and foul sewage odor . **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a total of 123 rodent droppings in the following locations: 45 droppings in the dry goods storage area Five droppings in the men's room Ten droppings around the air conditioning unit Seven droppings in the dining area 25 droppings in the glass case area next to the dining area Five next to the Refrigerator Seven droppings under the Prep table Four droppings by the coffee maker 15 droppings under the flip-top make table cooler **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler: COLD HOLDING Key lime pie 54,50F; Peanut Butter pie 57F. Pies were prepared 24 hours earlier and had been in the reach in cooler overnight. Butter at prep table 75F had been out for more than 4 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler: COLD HOLDING Key lime pie 54,50F; Peanut Butter pie 57F. Pies were prepared 24 hours earlier and had been in the reach in cooler overnight. Butter at prep table 75F had been out for more than 4 hours **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled. Food particles around crock pots and prep table
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pies prepared more than 24 hours earlier not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service food trays not inverted in kitchen
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen has holes **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand wash sink soap dispenser is located above clean ware drying rack and is exposed to splash when getting hand wash soap.
24-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind hand wash sink and behind toilet in men's room **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control food stored with handle touching food ( rice )
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Gray water pipes coming out from the back of the building are leaking sewage onto the ground befit it reaches the septic tank and drainfield. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored on floor.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table
21-07-4
29
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aleve medicine stored above single service trays not inverted or protected. Person in charge placed medicine in drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above drinks in reach in cooler. Person in charged removed eggs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled ice cream cup and spoons were in the hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( sanitzer). Person in charge labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in reach in freezer on top shelf above food served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in flip-top make table cooler in kitchen
29-49-6
55
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food. Observed cutting board at flip-top make table cooler stained with mold like suibstance.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled with food
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cold cuts ) in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
82
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Obscuring board at flip-top make table cooler in kitchen stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden shelf under the microwave in the kitchen that paint has worn off and is no longer smooth and cleanable.
14-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed package of single service trays stored on floor in dry goods storage area and single service trays not inverted or protected on in kitchen
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (Tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( ham) in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry.
42-01-4
74
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 thermometer at 18F in a proper ice bath.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed hands being washed in the three sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the make table cutting board is stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed lack of a test kit for chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 dishes in the hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
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. Observed lack of proof of any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed the last inspection is not on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the cold water handle for the hand wash sink does not produce water.
14-11-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Florida Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Florida Cafe on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Florida Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Old Florida Cafe.
How does Old Florida Cafe compare to other restaurants in Micanopy?
Old Florida Cafe most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Micanopy average of 80.
Has Old Florida Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old Florida Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Old Florida Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Old Florida Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Florida Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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