BREAKFAST STATION

BREAKFAST STATION is a 4.6-star room with a D-grade kitchen — the kind of gap a star rating will never warn you about, which is the whole reason this page exists.

That D comes from 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 2 basic violations cited on May 7, 2026. It currently ranks safer than 15% of Lake County restaurants we grade — close to the bottom of the county. If you want the flavor with fewer question marks, the safer-options list below maps higher-graded kitchens within a short drive.

Loved (4.6★) but failing (D, 68/100) · safer than 15% of Lake County

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Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to BREAKFAST STATION, by Florida DBPR grade:

Restaurant details

Health grade
D (68/100)
Violations
7 total — 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic
Address
2227 CITRUS BLVD, Leesburg, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Breakfast restaurant, Lunch restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.6 stars (1548 reviews)
Seats
82
Phone
(352) 315-0291
Website
Official website
Photo of BREAKFAST STATION
Photo: Breakfast Station

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 1,548 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Diners rate this place well. The inspector did not. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.7 stars. After that, pacing appears most often — 41% of the corpus, averaging 4.7.

Of the 22 rated reviews, 20 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below. A third strand, freshness, appears in 18% of them at 4.3 stars. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (18 reviews).

Set against that, the state's own inspection graded the kitchen a D (68/100), with 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 2 basic violations recorded. Reviews describe the meal; the grade describes the conditions it was made in. DBPR last walked in on May 7, 2026. That puts it ahead of 15% of graded kitchens in Lake County. The citations behind that grade include food from approved source and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.

The practical read: people enjoy eating here, and the kitchen still failed its last inspection. Those are separate claims, and only the second one gets checked by anybody. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    Buen servicio y buena comida

  • June 20, 2026

    The food was ok hashbrowns were burt this time usually pretty good. The service this time was terrible the waitress kept forgetting things had to tell her our drink orders three times she barely came around to check on us. Took her forever to get us our check blamed other people for not brining it. She forgot our to go items. I have I have had other waitress there that are not to bad. Thought I would give then another chance food was served very cold and service was not good. Closing the chapter on this place was amazing when I first started going here but it is just going downhill.

  • June 14, 2026

    Always a great experience

  • May 30, 2026

    Great food, wonderful service and reasonable waiting time during peak hours.. Will definitely be going back.

  • May 26, 2026

    My husband and recently tried this little breakfast nook. A few neighbors had suggested it. We recently moved to the area and haven't tried many Breakfast restaurants since moving here. The waitress was quick and promptly sat us.Our waitress was very efficient and had a great friendly attitude with a sence of humor making us feel welcomed and at home. Our meal was hot and freshly made and promptly served. The price of our meals were responsible and good sized portions. We will differently will return.

  • May 21, 2026

    Great breakfast it was so delicious I would highly recommend it and the mimosas are also really good but my favorite part was the server Lauri she helped us decide are meal for me and my family it’s the place to be

  • May 19, 2026

    Becca was an excellent waitress and the food was top notch. Recommended!

  • May 16, 2026

    My husband and I enjoyed our lunch. We have eaten here many times and always enjoy our meals. Our favorite server is Lauri, who always delivers great service with a smile.

  • May 12, 2026

    Just finished a really good breakfast here. The garden omelet done just the way I ordered. Husband got the corn beef hash and not as crispy as he likes. He didn’t dislike it, would just try something different next visit. Server Rebecca G. was super sweet.

  • May 8, 2026

    Had to get my car fixed in 2 visits and the tire place across the street recommended the Breakfast Station while I wait. Second time back and again another great experience eating here. Enjoy!

  • May 2, 2026

    This is my new go to place for breakfast absolutely amazing. I got the hobo breakfast which is the corned beef and hash with two eggs over medium English muffin and a coffee to go. They were amazing and filled my to go coffee thermos to the top left a little room for cream. Amazing service recognized me as soon as I walked through the door without even knowing me just by my thermos and my special instructions on the ticket. The lady who helped me at the front counter was amazing and very nice. What was equally amazing was the food. The corned beef hash was crispy and delicious the eggs were cooked perfect the English muffin was big and buttery with lots of nooks and crannies. The coffee was delicious. Highly recommended and I will be back do not miss out if you're looking for a delicious breakfast spot with quick friendly service and amazingly delicious food.

  • May 2, 2026

    Great food, great service and the kids loved it.

  • April 29, 2026

    Amazing place! Food was really good, service was fast and friendly, and the place was very cozy!

  • April 23, 2026

    Always great food and quick service

  • April 7, 2026

    Great sausage gravy and biscuits

  • March 30, 2026

    What a treat to have found the Breakfast Station !! Awesome food and the Eggs Benedict are to due for. And the cinnamon pancakes just add to the treat in a surprising tasty way!!

  • March 27, 2026

    Great food... Low prices. Try it.

  • March 27, 2026

    I will definitely be back. The food was so delicious.perfect breakfast restaurant

  • March 27, 2026

    You guys was my favorite restaurant for practice we were there three times this month each time had to send food back the eggs to done

  • March 26, 2026

    I want to give a shout out to the breakfast station for a wonderful experience. The food was delicious served quickly, and the management was very polite and checked in on us.

  • March 26, 2026

    The food was good except the bacon was too thin for me. The service was outstanding. The atmosphere needs to be updated. Bathroom was clean.

  • March 26, 2026

    One of our favorite places!! We absolutely love the food, friendly staff and it's always so clean. Portion size is generous, food comes to you fast and they are quick to check on you and fill up your coffee. We take my elderly mother sometimes and she loves the trains and decor on the walls. My husband loves the Train Wreck, I love the ham & cheese omelette, biscuits and gravy with HOME FRIES YUM! Casual friendly atmosphere with amazing comfort food this is the place to GO!

Overall Score

35 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 10/40
    Grade D
  • Dietary transparency 3/20
    1 option listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
7 AM to 3 PM
Tuesday
7 AM to 3 PM
Wednesday
7 AM to 3 PM
Thursday
7 AM to 3 PM
Friday
7 AM to 3 PM
Saturday
7 AM to 3 PM
Sunday
7 AM to 3 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. May 7, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. October 14, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: May 7, 2026