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EGG HAVEN CAFE

EGG HAVEN CAFE maintains a 1.9/5 food safety rating based on 9 health department inspections in CLEARWATER. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1185 North Hercules Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33765
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13518098

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back storage area by soda lines. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area over ice machine as well as over walk in cooling units Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875162

  • 25-25-4:Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/had live roaches inside. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back storage area by soda lines. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area over ice machine as well as over walk in cooling units Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches in office 3 dead roaches on expo window under receipt machines 1 dead roach under bread tray at end of cook line. 4 dead roaches behind cooking equipment in kitchen. 1 dead roach on prep table table shelf in kitchen Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles next to plates on expo lines. Operator moved to nonfood area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Food in walk in freezer being dripped onto by dripping condensation icicles. Operator moved food out of dripping area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw ground beef being stored in container on walk in cooler floor. Operator moved from ground to proper storage level. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer along walls, floor accumulating on top of food and boxes, and inside door inhibiting door from sealing closed. Operator removed ice buildup. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above ready to eat peppers and sauces in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved items to properly store. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator dumped and refilled with bleach and water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect on wall between prep table and warewashing area. Operator killed bug. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef being stored in same container as fully cooked deli meats in walk in cooler. Operator separated items and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on office door. 2 live roaches in reach in cooler gasket. 1 live roach in wrap container on cook line. 5 live roaches inside aluminum foil container 2 live roaches on prep table 2 live roaches in cling wrap 1 live roach on dish cart wheel in dish wash area. 1 live roach on floor under hand wash sink on cook line. Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 Roach egg sacs under bread rack on cook line. 1 roach egg sack in reach in cooler gasket in expo line 1 ouch egg sack in aluminum foil dispenser box in kitchen. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pancake batter (64F - Cold Holding) held in cooler overnight , no temps taken by operator. Butter packets (74F- Cold Holding) on table in dining room. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (64F - Cold Holding) Butter packets (74F- Cold Holding) feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausages (110F - Hot Holding) Had been cooked within the past hour, operator reheated to 165 and hot held. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line-Glove resting on side of hand wash sink, sanitizer bucket sitting in hand wash sink, staff using sink to fill bucket. Hand wash sink at wait station- wiping cloths and sponges being stored on hand wash sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10806787

  • 06-09-1: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. Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded salmon in packages **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Reviewed with manager . Solution changed . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in ROP package . Manager discarded salmon **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Reviewed with manager

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10784022

  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - - Unsealed concrete floor in ware washing area - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in front of walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Admin Complaint
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation - food storage above ice machine . Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Ceiling tile on order per manager Admin Complaint
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishwashing area and in front of walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Admin Complaint
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Plans submitted and approved - not accurate to kitchen . Hand wash sink removed in dishwashing area , ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable above ice machine and Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishwashing area and in front of walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783913

  • 36-02-5:Basic - - Unsealed concrete floor in ware washing area - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in front of walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation - food storage above ice machine . Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface ( bacon) in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager Corrected On-Site
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishwashing area and in front of walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( boxes of produce , ground beef ) stored on floor in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Reviewed with manager Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line opposite flat grill . Reviewed with manager Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food (containers of cut and peeled potatoes) not covered in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager Corrected On-Site
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4: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. Reviewed with manager Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from dishwashing area as required on plans . Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup inside hand wash sink at front line area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Plans submitted and approved - not accurate to kitchen . Hand wash sink removed in dishwashing area , ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable above ice machine and Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishwashing area and in front of walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8595763

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Smooth Ceiling tiles installed in front expo and cook line areas Admin Complaint
  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at cook line - crevices between tiles and unsealed cement in dish washing area - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Admin Complaint
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4: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 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7: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/. Hand wash sink not installed in the dishwashing area as noted on approved plan Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen , dishwashing and food storage areas as noted on approved plans - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Plans were submitted and approved however ceiling tiles and floor are not smooth and easily cleanable as required Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8595407

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in storage area near ice machine
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted at ice machine
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at cook line - crevices between tiles and unsealed cement in dish washing area
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front expo line
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together on cook line table . Reviewed with employee - employee changed solution recheck 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after touching clothing then engaging in food prep - reviewed proper glove change and hand washing with employee and manager - employee changed gloves , washed hands and then put new gloves on **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions in reach in cooler left on counter at 71 F no temperatures taken this day - employee discarded onions **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions in reach in cooler left on counter per cook at 71 F -no temperatures taken this day - employee discarded onions **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored - spray bottle of cleaner hanging next to can opener near cook line hand wash sink employee relocated spray bottles Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink at expo line - discussed with manager - manager relocated trash can Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not installed as on approved plans in dishwashing area . Must be reinstalled in the same location as designated on approved plans
  • 51-16-7: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/. Hand wash sink not installed in the dishwashing area as noted on approved plan Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen , dishwashing and food storage areas as noted on approved plans
  • 11-26-1: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.
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Discussed with manager and cooks
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf next to cook line hand wash sink employee labeled spray bottles Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8516949

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas. Acoustic tiles in these areas - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: acoustic tiles in storage area above ice machine , soda boxes , in food. storage area , dishwashing area, cook line area and soda station areas Admin Complaint
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above mop sink , near electrical boxes at back door area , at cook line area near return air vent , - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Damaged tile in area above and near near ice machine Admin Complaint
  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop-sink- per operator , cover is on order - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Admin Complaint
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Admin Complaint
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - poached eggs on menu not identified - operator to update menu prior to opening - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: No asterisk on the consumer advisory to go with menu items ( poached eggs - eggs Benedict ) with asterisk next to them Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7: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/. - removed a triple sink in food prep area and food prep tables replaced with shelves ( triple sink in dishwashing area ) , wall installed at cook line separating expo - beverage station area , added cooler and hand wash sink at beverage station , added orange juice machine in beverage station area , added service window , added espresso machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Deficiency letter dated 11/02/23 mailed to operator . Per PR Cindy no reply has been given. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8061778

  • 36-02-5:Basic - -Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage , ware washing area and walk in cooler -Floors not maintained smooth and durable.- gap in floor at floor piping under triple sink
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas. Acoustic tiles in these areas
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above mop sink , near electrical boxes at back door area , at cook line area near return air vent ,
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop-sink- per operator , cover is on order
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - poached eggs on menu not identified - operator to update menu prior to opening
  • 51-16-7: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/. - removed a triple sink in food prep area and food prep tables replaced with shelves ( triple sink in dishwashing area ) , wall installed at cook line separating expo - beverage station area , added cooler and hand wash sink at beverage station , added orange juice machine in beverage station area , added service window , added espresso machine