CENTRAL CAFE BAKERY & RESTAURANT
727 US HWY 41 S · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34452
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat containing raw shelled eggs stored directly above pan of cranberries and case of butter inside wall-in cooler. Manager moved raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. One roach egg sac on cardboard-liked shelf in dry storage area. Manager cleaned area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Package of roach bait stored on wire shelf directly above cans of food in back of kitchen. Manager removed roach bait from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Certified food manager unable to name even one foodborne illness.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored down inside Handwash sink at cookline. Inspector removed pitcher from sink before washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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 food handler training available for any employees. Inspector observed three employees other than manager handling food. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Three employees working with food without food handler training, without proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager with the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining two shelves in dry food storage room.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of soda syrup boxes on shelf in kitchen. Manager removed purse from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. 1. Insect control light on wall directly above prep table in back of kitchen. 2. Fly sticky tape hanging from shelf in back of kitchen, above canned foods. Manager removed both pest control devices away from food and prep areas during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with sticker still attached sliced in half at cookline.
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Sanitizer bucket at cookline has chlorine sanitizer and dish soap mixed.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:01 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.