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MORTON EG RESTAURANTS LLC

14197 S US HWY 441 STE 105 · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32024

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 2, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3692708
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13642030
DBPR license2200740

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Five live roaches observed in control box of dish machine. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: One live roach on floor in front kitchen doorway. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach-like excrement observed on wall above the handwashing sink going to the fan. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: No excrement observed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: No excrement observed. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4High Priority41-25-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder observed along the walls throughout the kitchen and bar area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Tracking powder observed in storage room next to walk-in freezer. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Tracking powder observed on front cabinet countertop next to kitchen entrance. Tracking powder observed on floor along the wall where the unused equipment is stored. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Six dead roaches observed in the following locations: – Three in the control box of the dish machine, – Three on the floor of the dry storage room next to the walk-in freezer. Two egg sacks observed in the control box of the dish machine. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Seven dead roaches observed in the following locations: – one on floor under the dish machine, – one on floor under shelf at back door, – one on To-Go bags in front cabinet – four on floor along front kitchen wall. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.