George's Breakfast Station
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
55
Score
George's Breakfast Station has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Tarpon Springs average 77, so George's Breakfast Station trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook went from dining room to cook line, put on gloves and began cooking, no hand wash. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer wipes over crock pots with gray and grits, operator moved wipes to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on red tray by grill, moved to cooler. Removed from refrigeration approximately 45 minutes ago. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from AC drains into hand wash sink on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler overnight- unwashed cucumbers over cooked potatoes, operator moved cucumbers to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
55
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook went from dining room to cook line, put on gloves and began cooking, no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer wipes over crock pots with gray and grits, operator moved wipes to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on red tray by grill, moved to cooler. Removed from refrigeration approximately 45 minutes ago. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from AC drains into hand wash sink on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-10-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler overnight- unwashed cucumbers over cooked potatoes, operator moved cucumbers to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
50
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer wipes over crockpots. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs located by cook line for 30 mins. moved eggs to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over feta cheese in drawers under grill. rearranged cooler. Moved feta to top and beef to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked shell eggs, touched toast with same hand after touching utensils. Discussed proper hand wash and gloves change with operator
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server, total hand wash time 12 seconds, discussed prop hand wash with operator
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hose from AC hanging in corner of handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Buns stored with spray paint and power tools in cabinet by bathroom. Operator moved buns to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic Tile has water damage.
36-32-5
39
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
90
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. During inspection cat fell through ceiling near grill. Cat then walked on all prep and shelving surfaces before being removed from establishment. All surfaces cleaned and sanitized.
35A-01-4
Basic - 1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back storage area
51-11-4
78
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
39
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (75F - Hot Holding) on cook line, operator put back on grill to reheat **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Cook line: Corned beef hash 147F, sausage links 84F, potatoes 102F. Owner reheated sausage and potatoes on flat top **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink next to three compartment sink, sanitizer bucket moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Sanitizer bucket in hand sink on cook line, removed **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added out back, shed with refrigerator with food in it, two chest freezers with food in them, dry food storage shelf not on plans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Ice machine added out back, shed with refrigerator with food in it, two chest freezers with food in them, dry food storage shelf not on plans. Operator showed remodel plans to inspector and stated already submitted. Inspector contacted plan review who stated no remodel plans received. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in food storage shed out back of establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Unsealed plywood walls and ceilings in storage shed. Portion of wall above door not fully enclosed (screen mesh) **Time Extended**
36-30-4
64
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs (71F - Cold Holding) on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggs 71F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (75F - Hot Holding) on cook line, operator put back on grill to reheat **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink next to three compartment sink, sanitizer bucket moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in restroom, paper towels restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added out back, shed with refrigerator with food in it, two chest freezers with food in them, dry food storage shelf not on plans **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in food storage shed out back of establishment **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of liquid butter on floor in storage shed, container put on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
41
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers above ham and gyro meat in drawers on cook line, raw burgers moved to bottom drawer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -eggs (65F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line -butter packets (76F - Cold Holding) in basket at front counter **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -eggs (65F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line -butter packets (76F - Cold Holding) sitting in basket at front counter **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server used hand sink to fill sanitizer bucket **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the stove
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
22-08-4
43
Feb 23, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put gloves on without washing hands to cook food
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over cooked gyro meat in drawer on cook line, operator moved burgers to bottom drawer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggs sitting out on cook line
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs (83F - Cold Holding), sitting out on counter, see stop sale, inspector provided operator with DBPR form HR 5022-090 **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to fill sanitizer bucket
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has no hair restraint on
13-03-4
32
Sep 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach is not for food contact surfaces, operator went to store and ca,r back with the proper bleach for sanitizing food contact surfaces **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was George's Breakfast Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at George's Breakfast Station on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at George's Breakfast Station?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at George's Breakfast Station.
How does George's Breakfast Station compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
George's Breakfast Station most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has George's Breakfast Station's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at George's Breakfast Station have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at George's Breakfast Station means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is George's Breakfast Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, George's Breakfast Station is inspected around three times per year on average.
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