MORTON EG RESTAURANTS LLC

Health inspection records show MORTON EG RESTAURANTS LLC in LAKE CITY has 18 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.8/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 3 days ago · 18 reports on file

14197 S US HWY 441 STE 105

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 18 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/9/2026· 3d ago

Inspection #: 3692708

Emergency Order Callback Complied

3/6/2026· 6d ago

Inspection #: 3692708

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

3/5/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3692708

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

3/4/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3692708

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

3/3/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3692708

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

3/2/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3692708

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

2/28/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3692708

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

2/27/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3692708

Emergency order recommended

2/26/2026· 2w ago

Inspection #: 3692390

Call Back - Complied

2/25/2026· 2w ago

Inspection #: 3692390

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

2/24/2026· 2w ago

Inspection #: 3692390

Administrative complaint recommended

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13631664

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 6 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding tiles missing at front center kitchen entrance.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of salt on floor at back left corner of kitchen.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall under back left hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over stove soiled with grease accumulation. Wall fan soiled with dust accumulation. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe that goes to chemical mixer over three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink in ware washing area inoperable and falling off the wall.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink located at far end of cookline next to reach-in cooler.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No label on spray bottle of sanitizer mix. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

10/2/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10921900

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall under back left hand wash sink and ice machine.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan soiled with dust accumulation.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue on bins stored on rack near kitchen entrance.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from drain pipe under back right hand wash sink.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 6lb dented cans of marinara sauce on storage rack.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Two bins of potatoes dated 9-22-25 in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food residue. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. Repeat Violation

2/20/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10778694

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/12/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8866199

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door prevents full closure. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Refrigerator door exterior soiled with grease accumulation Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from grill, lid left open during lunch: cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); lettuce (59F - Cold Holding). Manager removed and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bibb under dishwashing machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. Can opener blade soiled with food debris and rust. Repeat Violation

8/20/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8790946

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in grits.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Microwave interior finish peeling and rusty. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of pepperoni and fries on floor of walk-in freezer.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Back light out in walk-in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of pass-through shelf soiled with grease and food debris. Refrigerator door exterior soiled with grease accumulation. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bibb under dishwashing machine.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Can opener blade soiled with rust and food debris. Repeat Violation

2/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8389450

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 10 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Aluminum pans on back storage rack not inverted or protected.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speakers over back prep table.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food bins wet nesting on front storage rack.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Microwave interior finish peeling and rusty. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor around ice machine.
  • 10-01-5: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 handles submerged in flour and seasoning mixes.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of pass-through shelf soiled with grease and food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Wall fan soiled with dust accumulation. Refrigerator door exterior soiled with grease accumulation. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored food bins.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Two sanitizer buckets at 0ppm. Manager remixed to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Ice machine interior bin soiled with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with paper and food debris. Repeat Violation

9/6/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8491599

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Pressurized carbon dioxide soda tanks not secured to wall. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches observed in storage area next to kitchen.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener rusty. Handles missing from upright refrigerator. Cutting boards grooved. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease accumulation on piping over grill and on underside of upper oven. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer door exteriors soiled with food residue. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on cleaned bins on storage rack.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at end reach-in cooler.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dent at seam of 55oz can of olives. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. Operator renewed online during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed at hand wash sink near dishwasher.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at bibb next to dishwasher. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine bin soiled with mold like substance. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. Repeat Violation