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THE EGG CAFE & EATERY

300 S DUVAL ST STE 11 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3409003
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8562757
DBPR license4703760

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch apron, then touch clean ladle, no hand wash.

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 54F, shredded cheese 51F, chorizo 51F, spinach 48F, shrimp 51F, crawfish 53F, crab 53F, Bradley sausage 51F. Per kitchen manager items stored 2 hours ago, manager stored items inside walk in freezer to quick chill. **Warning**

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#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex stored on shelf with pans in dish wash area.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed expo cooler near hand wash sink not keeping food cold, all food items temped above 41F.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen.

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored above expo cooler.

#6Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright in servers area.

#7Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing solution in buckets stored on floor near hand washing sink in cooks area.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice not labeled in dry storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.