EGG HAVEN CAFE
1185 North Hercules Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33765
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).