EGG FACTORY OF SOUTH LAKELAND
6960 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33813 · 8639402099
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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FEB 25
JUL 25
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JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in sticky trap by prep sink Approximately 15 live roaches under crates holding boxes of potatoes
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025054720 | Jul 10, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2021039876 | Aug 11, 2021 | Feb 14, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2019053592 | Sep 11, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits available for the dishwasher.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from the expo line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A bottle of Clorox disinfectant stored on the beverage syrup rack next to lemonade. Dry storage area. The Clorox was removed.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door was opened. The door was closed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the cooking equipment.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Top left corner of the back door has a gap on the top side.
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Jul 11, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No running water at mop sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment food debris In between cooking equipment
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Jul 11, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in sticky trap by prep sink Approximately 15 live roaches under crates holding boxes of potatoes
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No running water at mop sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment food debris In between cooking equipment
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment door handles of reach in cooler Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line
Jul 10, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in sticky trap by prep sink Approximately 15 live roaches under crates holding boxes of potatoes
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings under counter / servers area in dining room
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 82 on counter for more than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pullout drawer cooks line Cold holding sliced ham 47, Manager placed in walk-in cooler Butter 82 on counter stop sale issued
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine Interior ovens
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No running water at mop sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead on floor by back handwashing sink 5 dead in sticky trap by prep table 7 dead on floor by employee restroom 4 dead on wall by employee restroom 3 dead on floor behind cooking equipment 2 dead on floor in front of walk in cooler 5 roach casings on floor by non working warmer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment food debris In between cooking equipment
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment door handles of reach in cooler Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over juices in walk in cooler
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her hair and then engaged in making a beverage (coffee and a glass of water) at the beverage station. I informed the employee to wash her hands.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom. The door was closed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over Philly steak in the top drawer on the cook line. The product was reversed.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Test kit expired 6/ 2022.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door in the kitchen. Door was closed. Not self closing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2024 The opera pulled it online.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on the top shelf in the dishwasher area.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired February 1,2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at the bar with green liquid inside the bottle. The manager labeled the bottle as Mr. Clean disinfectant.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. 00ppm. The establishment has been instructed to use the 3 compartment sink in place of the dish machine. The manager called for a service repair.
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. Provided a copy by email.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to the single prep sink in the back prep area. The manager fixed the paper towel dispenser.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open beverage on the cutting board on the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The beverage was removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the cutting board on the large flip top reach in cooking across from the cook line. The cell phone was removed and the cutting board was washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave on shelf acfrom the ice machine.
Jul 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing. On floor in prep area
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed wastewater backing up through floor drain at dish machine. Water was overflowing when dish machine was running and water coming up was going into another floor drain right in front of dish machine. Area blocked off and manager cleaned and sanitized the floor. Plumber is on their way out and establishment can wash rinse and sanitize dishes in three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By back prep sink. Manager refilled
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed packs of thawed salmon in walk in cooler. Manager cut the bags
Drain cover(s) missing. On floor in prep area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Observed standing water in floor at dish machine. When dish machine runs it begins to overflow.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flour's not labeled in storage. Manager labeled
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.