EGG HAVEN CAFE
1185 N HERCULES AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
50-08-7High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after touching clothing then engaging in food prep – reviewed proper glove change and hand washing with employee and manager – employee changed gloves , washed hands and then put new gloves on **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions in reach in cooler left on counter at 71 F no temperatures taken this day – employee discarded onions **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions in reach in cooler left on counter per cook at 71 F -no temperatures taken this day – employee discarded onions **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored – spray bottle of cleaner hanging next to can opener near cook line hand wash sink employee relocated spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink at expo line – discussed with manager – manager relocated trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not installed as on approved plans in dishwashing area . Must be reinstalled in the same location as designated on approved plans
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink not installed in the dishwashing area as noted on approved plan Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen , dishwashing and food storage areas as noted on approved plans
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Discussed with manager and cooks
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf next to cook line hand wash sink employee labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in storage area near ice machine
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted at ice machine
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable at cook line – crevices between tiles and unsealed cement in dish washing area
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front expo line
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together on cook line table . Reviewed with employee – employee changed solution recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:30 PM.
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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.