The Breakfast Nook
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at The Breakfast Nook stretching back to 2022. The Breakfast Nook was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Lutz average 80, so The Breakfast Nook is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on food container with pools eggs in cook line marked a different date **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
86
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 4 times and reading is 10 ppm
22-49-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sliced tomato and diced ham in cook line no time mark. Operator stated they are there for 2 hours and time marked correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser spray bottle stored with clean utensils on shelf in dish area. Operator removed it
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean dish shelf in dish area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on prep table in kitchen and clean dishes shelves in dish wash area.operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Grit in steam table under ceiling vent directly, operator cover it with lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on food container with pools eggs in cook line marked a different date **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
37
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in drinking station 1 1 live fly in storage area 1 live fly single servings storage area
35A-02-7
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Weight loss supplement on slicing machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 4 two oz container cream cheese in reach in cooler at prep area date 7 /17/2025. Stop sale ordered **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4 two oz container cream cheese in reach in cooler at prep area date 7 /17/2025.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A cigarette on top of ice machine Spray cooking oil can stored with chemicals in dish room Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting board in kitchen are solid
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Harold W. SafeServ certification expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustics tile in front prep area Soiled tiles in kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food at cook line Employee wearing watch while preparing food
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting cup on soda counter
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen soiled Microwave door handle soiled and grease buildup
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. A screwdriver on top of cutting board in kitchen . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers RTE food not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink faucet leaking in dish wash room
29-11-4
26
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 2025
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over bottled drinks walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mash potatoes 48 f held over 4 hours bottom of Coca Cola reach in cooler. Ambient air temperature 43f-49 f **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47 f reach in cooler prep line. Discussed time as public health employee wrote cheese on time. Cheese mozzarella package 46 f pasta 46 f employee moved pasta and cheese to reach in freezer. 2nd temps to 43 f Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mash potatoes 48 f held over 4 hours bottom of Coca Cola reach in cooler. Ambient air temperature 43f-49 f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
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. Cooked tomato soup walk in cooler employee wrote date **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken sitting in water in prep sink employee turned on water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
43
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Gran Sazon Black beans 1 can **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Tested at 0 ppm tested two times chlorine was empty. Discussed with operator to use three compartment sink. Until dishwasher is working correctly **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 raw shell egg and then touched clean plate. Employee washed hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler glass cooler by kitchen exit door. stop sale raw pork 49 f pancake batter 49 f ambient air temperature 49 f food held over 4 hours all Time/Temperature Control for Safety food above no temperatures taken. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47 f sitting on plate above reach in cooler 2nd temp 43 f employee moved to freezer. Reach in cooler by kitchen exit door Cold holding: cook mash potatoes 47 f cut beans 47 f feta cheese 47 f see stop sale raw pork 49 f pancake batter 49 f ambient air temperature 49 f food held over 4 hours all Time/Temperature Control for Safety food above in cooler temped out to 43 f. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 and the time removed from temperature. Liquid egg placed at 6 am operator placed time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad in reach In cooler by hand washing sink. Prepped 2 days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat frozen sitting in prep sink employee moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
35
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Gordon choice kidney red beans 1 can 1 can hunts tomato paste stored on dry storage shelf back room
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook touched raw shell eggs to crack and grabbed clean plate discussed with cook the importance of hand washing. Employee washed hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Liquid raw egg over ready to eat sauces walk in cooler. Manager moved to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting above make table ontop reach in cooler Cold holding: cheese 52 f 2nd temp 43 f manager moved to freezer **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 and the time removed from temperature control. Raw shelled eggs were listed on 4 hour time sheet but not time marked employee determined time and placed time mark **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested above 50-100 ppm remade to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Raw beef thawed in sink. Employee added water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
37
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then handled clean cup, filled it with ice and drink and took out to customer without washing hands **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Cook put beard guard on, did not wash hands, discussed proper procedure with employee **Time Extended**
12A-25-4
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/. Plans on file are for future remodeling, do not match what is seen inside establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around vents and vents in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups in server area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
67
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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 egg then touched clean plate without washing hands or changing gloves **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server rubbed hands together for 7 seconds **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then handled clean cup, filled it with ice and drink and took out to customer without washing hands **Warning**
12A-25-4
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. Cook put sausage 126F on plate to be servers to customer with his bare hands **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies around garbage can in server area, operator killed and discarded flies **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink by prep sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/. Plans on file are for future remodeling, do not match what is seen inside establishment **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around vents and vents in kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups in server area **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of fryer, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
23
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
64
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 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. 0ppm. Employee set up triple sink to sanitize dishes properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili in walk in cooler date marked 03/28. Manager will discard. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after preparation. See stop sale. Chili 3/28 in walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50F at cooler across from grill. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausages 113F. Manager put on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
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.
11-27-4
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. All training expired 12/2022. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Produce kept in reach in cooler outside. Employee moved items inside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by dish machine. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in warewashing area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dish area **Warning**
36-27-5
23
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Breakfast Nook last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Breakfast Nook on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Breakfast Nook?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Breakfast Nook.
How does The Breakfast Nook compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
The Breakfast Nook most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lutz average of 80.
Has The Breakfast Nook's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Breakfast Nook have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Breakfast Nook 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 Nook inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Breakfast Nook is inspected around four times per year on average.
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