Breakfast Station 16
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Breakfast Station 16 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Breakfast Station 16 was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Breakfast Station 16's latest score of 100 sits above the Ocala average of 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Wrong callback date entered. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 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. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs changed gloves and proceeded to handle toasted muffin and clean plate without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Biscuits in steam table stored on paper towel.
14-86-1
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cut melons stored in wait station reach-in cooler dated 1/3. Manager stated item prepared on 2/3. Manager placed proper date mark on melons. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Area around soda nozzles for wait station soda machine soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line sanitizer bucket, 200 ppm. Manager added water to bucket, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in walk-in cooler: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item stored in walk-in cooler: pancake batter (44F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared the previous day
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item stored in walk-in cooler: pancake batter (44F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared the previous day.
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave on cook line, Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table.
22-02-4
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. No proof of employee training for two employees not manager certified, employee certificates expired on 1/10/2025. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of juice stored in reach-in freezer at end of cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on top of soda boxes outside of office. Manager removed phone and keys during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket on top of wait station ice machine. Manager turned ice bucket over. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Top of dish machine.
23-03-4
43
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
95
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink stored on prep table next to crock pot and clean tray lids in kitchen. Employee removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored fries and onion rings in reach in freezer on cooks line uncovered. Manager placed cover on both items **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
90
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
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. Manager corrected placement of mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water melon at 47F in the front line reach-in cooler. ALSO, coleslaw 44F, same reach-in cooler. Both items were made today. Both items were plated within the last 2 hours. Both items were moved to the reach-in cooler below, with items at 37F. The reach-in cooler was adjusted down by the thermostat. Gaskets were not in disrepair. The fan for the counter top unit was not running when observed. The fan did kick on when a recheck was done.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles and cones have an accumulation of debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area behind the soda nozzles has an accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
74
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cookline, raw beef stored over fully cooked sausage. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cut melons with date mark 10/23.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added. No backflow device installed below splitter where hoses attached.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quaternary ammonium.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap and/or handwash sign provided at handwash sink. No soap or handwash sign at sink located near three-compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used as a prep sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs in classic Benedict and florentine Benedict missing asterisk on both printed and online menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on top of ice machine not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on top of ice machine. Manager relocated the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dish storage rack near three-compartment sink. Wet nested cups at server station.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top ice machine unprotected. Surface of ice machine was observed as dusty. Manager moved ice scoop to dish machine and washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored hanging on oven door handle near cookline. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Meatloaf in reach-in cooler at cookline labeled as hash. Manager moved to a clean container with correct label. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster located behind establishment with open lid. Employee closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Breakfast Station 16 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Breakfast Station 16 on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Breakfast Station 16?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Breakfast Station 16.
How does Breakfast Station 16 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Breakfast Station 16 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Breakfast Station 16's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Breakfast Station 16 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Breakfast Station 16 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 Breakfast Station 16 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Breakfast Station 16 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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