Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EGG HAVEN CAFE

1185 N HERCULES AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3594238
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10875162
DBPR license6200341

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 11, 2025 11:49 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 12, 2025 3:54 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#14High Priority35A-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority08A-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority35A-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**

Warning
#17High Priority35A-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**

Warning
#18High Priority01B-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**

WarningStop Sale
#19High Priority03A-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**

Warning
#20High Priority03B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#21Intermediate31A-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic25-25-4

Basic – Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/had live roaches inside. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back storage area by soda lines. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area over ice machine as well as over walk in cooling units **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-05-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35A-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**

Warning
#7Basic12B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic08B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic08B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic14-69-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic08B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Basic21-03-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.