Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills
Last inspected:
5014 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 335414959Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills has accumulated 151 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.6 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. State fire records document one violation from 2018 for operating a mini fryer on a prep table near the entrance without proper hood suppression. The restaurant faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Food contact surface issues, ventilation problems, and missing consumer advisories represent the facility's most frequently cited violations.
Most recent closure: January 28, 2020 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
This Facility
5.6
violations / inspection
5.6 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pasco County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills: Emergency Closure History (1)
Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020005679 | $400.00 | Jan 28, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Mini fryer on prep table near entrance
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills last inspected?
- Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills last shut down?
- Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills was last shut down on January 28, 2020 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills had?
- Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills find?
- Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills ever been shut down?
- Yes, Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills been fined?
- Chatterbox Cafe in Zephyrhills has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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