ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE
2554 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727-240-0655
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 13 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall behind prep table 3 live behind co2 sensor
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025082643 | Nov 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $800 |
| 3--2024022222 | Apr 2, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2021056486 | Oct 4, 2021 | Jan 21, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 49F cold hold. All other items in unit are at acceptable temperature.
Interior of hot unit toward the rear of the kitchen has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on line touched cell phone, attempted to glove hands without hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced tomatoes 47F did not meet ambient cooling parameters of 41F in 4 hours. Per cook
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Diced tomatoes 48F did not reach ambient cooling temperatures cooking parameters of &1F with in 4 hours. See stop sale
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. ELL phone on counter attached to cook line. Operator removed cell phone.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed proper the need to apply beard restraint as required.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Sausage prepared 10/24/2025 Veloute Sauce prepared 10/26/2025 on shelf in walk in cooler.manager discarded food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Sausage prepared 10/24/2025 Veloute Sauce prepared 10/26/2025 on shelf in walk in cooler. Manager discarded food
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -5 rodent droppings on floor under high chairs in bar area near kitchen swing door -14 rodent droppings on floor in hallways area near restrooms -8 rodent droppings of floor behind bar -7 rodent droppings on wall ledge in dining room - 3 rodent droppings under hand sink near kitchen swing door -2 rodent droppings in dishwasher area -4 rodent droppings by back door in cook line area -4 rodent droppings next to soda boxes in cook line area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observe ceiling tile with openings
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.Observed unwashed produce over ready to eat cut onions, manager moved items
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm corrected to 50ppm
Interior of hot holding unit has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp held over bread. Bread relocated in the unit
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored sprayer to go containers. Spray bottle removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing food removed from its original container not marked with common name.
Dec 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Nico and Miles, no proof of training.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Isabella expired 9/24/2024, Lindsey Brown expired 12/06/2024.
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine. Operator states they are out of chlorine sanitizer. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink 200ppm quaternary.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (55F - Cold Holding) eggs were sitting on counter when inspection started. Operator moved eggs back into refrigerator. Operator states eggs were out of cooler for 20 minutes.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Nico and Miles, no proof of training.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Isabella expired 9/24/2024, Lindsey Brown expired 12/06/2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drink in reach in cooler at expo. Operator segregated and labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to clean glassware. Operator relocated.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee on cook line not wearing a beard guard
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons and oranges above rte sausage, chorizo, turkey, ham and bacon in walk in cooler.
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Edgar, Susan, Scott. Manager has blank forms and will discuss form and have employees sign.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Edgar, Carol Anne, Scott, Susan have been employed for longer than 69 days and have not completed the food handlers. Manager has books and employees are scheduled to take test this week.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stickers not removed from avocados before washing. Discussed with manager on duty.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on shelf of prep table in food pick up area. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer.
Apr 2, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Edgar, Cazzie, Scott, Carol Anne
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in ware washing area
Apr 2, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands for a total of 10 seconds.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook and dishwasher washed hands and turned off sink with clean hands and no paper towel.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in bar area 1 fly in dish area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chorizo meat prepared on 3/25 with use by date of 4/1. Operator discarded, see stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chorizo meat prepared on 3/25 with use by date of 4/1.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall behind prep table 3 live behind co2 sensor
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee cooking eggs did not proper cooking temperature when asked. Informed employee of proper temperature.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's handicap stall
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Edgar, Cazzie, Scott, Carol Anne
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in bar area on floor
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of lift top cooler,
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in ware washing area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with printed form 5030-105. Operator stated he will laminate and hang on wall.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Top drawer gasket reach in cooler across from flat top.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching guacamole.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area cover missing. Broken shield in alley.
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