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CHICKEN N THE EGG

348 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY, Ft Walton Bch FL 32548 · (850)243-9333

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats128
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5601795
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Beef 52F, Raw Chicken 52F less than 4 hours. Employee stated they noticed unit wasn't cooling properly and called for repairs. Technician was working on unit during inspection. Ambient temp in walk in at 42F on inspector thermometer. Employee moved food items to freezer to rapidly chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 13, 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. Raw Beef 52F, Raw Chicken 52F less than 4 hours. Employee stated they noticed unit wasn't cooling properly and called for repairs. Technician was working on unit during inspection. Ambient temp in walk in at 42F on inspector thermometer. Employee moved food items to freezer to rapidly chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on vents in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No running water at mop sink. No running water available at mop sink in outside area behind kitchen.
Intermediate/27-11-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Repairs under way during call back inspection. Time Extended
Nov 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No running water at mop sink. No running water available at mop sink in outside area behind kitchen.
Intermediate/27-11-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. In dry storage room at back of kitchen: 6 dead roaches observed on-insect trap under dry storage rack. Kitchen manager disposed of trap during inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Line running out of condenser has ice buildup. Catch basin under line is full of frozen solid ice. No ice buildup observed on food items stored under/near unit.
Basic/14-69-4
Jun 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: observed raw protein over ready-to-eat foods in reach-in freezer on cook line. Kitchen Manager had employee rearrange for proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/: observed ALL Certifed Food Manager certificates are expired.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side walls of interior of ice machine have black substance buildup.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Clean linens stored on floor. Employee stored clean linens in linen bag on shelf.
Basic/21-17-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.