The Breakfast Cottage
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, The Breakfast Cottage has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Nokomis sits at 74, putting The Breakfast Cottage on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler cold holding quiche 50F, sour cream 47F, ham 47F, shredded cheese 48F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding quiche 50F, sour cream 47F, ham 47F, shredded cheese 48F **Warning**
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. Printed for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
35B-02-4
50
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cracked eggs stored over sausage gravy in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The raw egg was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken salad prepared onsite date marked 7/9 in the reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. The operator discarded the chicken salad. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed chicken salad prepared onsite date marked 7/9 in the reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. The operator discarded the chicken salad. **Repeat Violation**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed thawed sliced ham in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen not date marked with date when removed from the freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed the dumpster set on a grassy area near the entrance to the parking lot.
33-23-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at the server station. The operator properly stored the ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor underneath the handwashing sink at the server station. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
47
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg whites stored over cooked turkey bacon in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the cooked bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed French toast mix prepared on site date marked 7/27. Observed potato salad prepared on site date marked 7/31. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed French toast mix prepared on site date marked 7/27. Observed potato salad prepared on site date marked 7/31. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves return to work after returning from the outside then handle blackberries without changing gloves and washing hands. The employee discarded the blackberries.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half (54F - Cold Holding) at the server station. The operator voluntarily discarded the half and half. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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. Observed clarified butter held at time for public health control with no time mark. The operator placed a time mark on the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in-use knife stored between a reach in cooler and a food prep table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line.
21-12-4
37
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed an empty container of sanitizer solution for the dishmachine. The operator replaced with a new container. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray sanitizer at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked potatoes underneath the steam table. The operator properly stored the cooked bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in dishmachine. The operator replaced the empty detergent. **Corrected On-Site**
16-06-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink near the prep area. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the host stand. The operator labeled the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded coffee and ice in the handwashing sink near the dish area. Observed a server tray stored on top of the handwashing sink near the sodas in the kitchen. The operator unblocked the had sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the spray sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed an empty container of rinsing agent for the dishmachine. The operator replaced with a new container of rinsing agent. **Corrected On-Site**
16-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cooked potatoes stored on the floor near the cook line. The operator properly stored the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. The operator removed the labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen quiche thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator placed the quiche in the reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on shelves above food prep areas and clean utensils. The operator properly stored the cell phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
30
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Observed employee handle ready to eat toast with no gloves. The employee discarded the toast. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer in the three compartment sink at 0ppm. The operator replaced the solution and refilled the sink to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of winded stored hanging from a rack with food products in the outside dry storage shed. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pieces of cut melon in the handwashing sink near the cook line. The operator removed the cut melon. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cut potatoes stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked vegetables prepared onsite exceeding 7 days after preparation. Operator discarded the cooked vegetables.
02C-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
78
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Observed butter, creamer, and eggs held for time Tempe control with no time marking. Operator stated the above items have been out for three hours. Instructed operator to that items are to be discarded in one hour and have written time markings going forward.
03F-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes stored on floor in kitchen area. Operator moved potatoes off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Breakfast Cottage last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Breakfast Cottage on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Breakfast Cottage?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Breakfast Cottage.
How does The Breakfast Cottage compare to other restaurants in Nokomis?
The Breakfast Cottage most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Nokomis average of 74.
Has The Breakfast Cottage's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Breakfast Cottage have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Breakfast Cottage 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 The Breakfast Cottage inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Breakfast Cottage is inspected around two times per year on average.
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