Cedar Key, Levy County

2ND STREET CAFE

434 2ND STREET, Cedar Key, FL 32625

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Feb 4, 2026
City
Cedar Key
County
Levy
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

01B-13-4

Detail 24347894

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside bottom of refrigerated make-table in server station: 12 sealed packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.

29-34-4

Detail 24347896

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at blue hose connection below water heater on side of building. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at both sides of splitter added to spigot with green hose connection on side of building, near outdoor seating area.

01C-10-4

Detail 24347901

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. No tag in pan of clams in reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the clams were from the batch stored in the walk-in cooler, made a photocopy of the tag, and placed it with the clams during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24347900

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside pan of sugar in server station. Manager removed the cup from the pan during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24347892

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Five co2 tanks not secured on backside of building.

06-09-1

Detail 24347897

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Inside bottom of refrigerated make-table in server station: 12 sealed packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.

08B-38-4

Detail 24347898

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cookling oil stored on floor beside handwash sink near cookline. Manager removed the cooking oil from the floor during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24347893

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Employee removed the tongs from the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24347895

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cookline soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 24347899

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of keg cooler and dripping onto floor in bar area.

08B-17-4

Detail 24347890

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Pan containing avocados with stickers still attached stored on shelf above peeled hardboiled eggs inside reach-in cooler in server station. Manager removed the avocados from the cooler to be properly washed. Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 24347891

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pan containing sugar missing label on shelf in server station. Manager added the proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23948145

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on rack inside walk-in cooler: fish (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the fish was thawed under running water approximately 15 minutes prior.

01C-03-4

Detail 23948143

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Several clam tags on spike at cookline not marked with last date served.

14-11-5

Detail 23948144

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of keg cooler rusted and gaskets loose on keg cooler door.

23-03-4

Detail 23948142

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on keg cooler door soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 23948146

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Vent on ceiling in dry storage closet soiled with dust.

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23555939

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat containing raw shell eggs sitting directly on top of open pans containing pickles and onions inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline. Employee removed flat of eggs from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23555938

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside reach-in cooler drawer below grill: 10 packages of raw salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. Salmon is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.

06-09-1

Detail 23555936

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Inside reach-in cooler drawer below grill: 10 packages of raw salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. Salmon is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.

24-08-4

Detail 23555940

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter in server station. Manager moved the drink cups to the warewash area to be resanitized and properly air dried. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23555941

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above fryers soiled with food debris. 2. Gaskets on beer cooler doors in bar area soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23555937

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer cooler in bar area.

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 22960340

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored hanging from edge of wire rack directly above packages of soup mix near cookline. Inspector placed spray bottle on floor below handwash sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22960343

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention devices missing at two spigots on side of building near AC and mop sink areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 22960339

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board at make-table in server station. Server removed phone from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22960341

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving and food containers inside walk-in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 22960344

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored down inside bin of flour near cookline. Employee repositioned handle out of flour during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22960345

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. Hood filters above fryers soiled with food debris.

02D-01-5

Detail 22960342

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two bins containing flour and breading missing labels on lower portion of prep table in kitchen. Employee added proper labels during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-28-5

Detail 22671750

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan of honey butter prepared on-site with butter blend on shelf inside walk-in cooler with date mark of 2/12. Manager discarded the butter during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 22671754

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at light green hose connection on side of building near grease receptacle. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 22671753

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of ranch made on-site with buttermilk with date mark of 2/15. Manager stated the ranch dressing was made on 2/19 and added proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22671756

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above shelf at cookline soiled with dust.

24-08-4

Detail 22671752

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in server station behind front counter. Repeat Violation

33-38-4

Detail 22671755

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No waste receptacle in reach of handwash sink near walk-in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 22671751

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table near handwash sink at end of cookline. Employee returned cloth to sanitizer bucket during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 22446607

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly near three-compartment sink in bar area.

01B-03-5

Detail 22446605

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 16 packages of fish thawed in reach-in cooler drawer at cookline. Fish is in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging indicating that it is to be removed from package before thawing.

41-10-4

Detail 22446604

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach and spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on lower shelf of table beside bin of containing sugar behind bar area. Manager removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22446606

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on side of building near trash receptacles. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building near outdoor mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 22446608

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance. Manager cleaned the deflector plate during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22446602

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 16 packages of fish thawed in reach-in cooler drawer at cookline. Fish is in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging indicating that it is to be removed from package before thawing. Stop sale issued.

24-08-4

Detail 22446609

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf near warewash area. Wet nested drink cups on shelf near fountain machine in bar area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22446601

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of frozen bread and box of frozen hash browns stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. Manager placed both boxes on a shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22446603

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in wall in server station hallway.

25-05-4

Detail 22446600

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of takeout containers stored on floor below three-compartment sink in bar area. Manager placed box of takeout containers on shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21808998

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tub of ice on cookline: egg wash 51F. Employee stated the egg wash was placed in bin of ice approximately one hour prior and added more ice and water to bring the temperature down to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21808996

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. Shell eggs on prep table at cookline missing time mark. Employee stated the eggs were placed on table approximately one hour prior and added proper time mark. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 21808993

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired on 06/2022.

12B-07-4

Detail 21808994

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks on lower shelf of prep table in server station beside bag of sugar, jelly packets, and napkins. Manager removed all drinks from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21808992

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on food storage rack near cookline above gravy mix. Employee removed jacket from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21808997

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic pans wet nested on clean dish storage rack near dish machine.

02D-01-5

Detail 21808995

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour on lower shelf of prep table near cookline missing label.

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21215043

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, 0 ppm. Manager primed dish machine and rehashed dishes, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 21215041

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line handled raw food, changed gloves without washing hands and handled ready to eat food. Manager had employee stop and wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21215040

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in ice bath on prep table next to grill: eggs (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in ice bath two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager added more ice to ice bath to reduce temperature of eggs to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21215047

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. Eggs on prep table across from oven. Employee stated item placed on table at 9:30 am, employee placed proper time on egg carton. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21215044

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21215042

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in wait station. Employee moved drink to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21215045

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt and bottle of water in salad prep cooler in wait station.

23-03-4

Detail 21215046

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above cook line grill. Hand washing sink next to ice machine.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 20946933

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored next to bbq sauce on rack next to kitchen entrance.

12A-27-4

Detail 20946930

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 then handled cooked bacon without washing hands or changing gloves. Employee stopped and washed his hands and changed his gloves. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20946929

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger stored over cheese on cook line. Manager placed hamburger in drawer beneath cheese. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20946931

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in ice bath on prep table next to dish area: egg (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item placed in ice bath 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee raised the level of the ice bath to reduce the temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20946927

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade at end of kitchen prep table. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20946928

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach-in cooler in wait station across from kitchen entrance. Employee removed phone. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20946932

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above fryers. Top of dish machine. Hand washing sink in front of walk-in cooler.

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 20443982

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed half gallon of milk at front Reach in Cooler at server area at 50°F opens that morning and kept in a Reach in Cooler with an ambient temperature of 47°F. Manager disposed of milk Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20443984

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half gallon of milk at front Reach in Cooler at server area at 50°F. Ambient temperature of Reach in Cooler 47°F. Manager disposed of milk Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20443983

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed syrup build up in soda gun at front bar area. employee removed and cleaned Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20443986

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets in hand wash sink at front server area and in kitchen. Employee removed and placed under counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20443980

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed five gallon bucket of picked on floor of Walk-in Cooler . Manager placed on rate Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20443985

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up ear front door inside the Walk-in Freezer

16-46-4

Detail 20443981

Basic - Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clean ware rack in ware wash area. Employee removed old label Corrected On-Site