EGG HAVEN CAFE
1185 N HERCULES AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
35A-02-7High 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-08-5High 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-05-4High 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-23-4High 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-02-5High 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-02-5High 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-01-6High 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**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – 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**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
Basic 13
25-25-4Basic – Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/had live roaches inside. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back storage area by soda lines. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area over ice machine as well as over walk in cooling units **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – 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**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – 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-07-4Basic – 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-36-4Basic – 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-38-4Basic – 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**
14-69-4Basic – 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**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – 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**
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator dumped and refilled with bleach and water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:22 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.