EGG HAVEN CAFE
3601 66ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 727-623-0132
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on its back on floor next to walk in freezer. Operator removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026006533 | Jan 8, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $800 |
| 3--2022052577 | Oct 27, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2022001171 | Nov 22, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 22 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef not in commercial packaging stored over French fries and bread in walk in freezer Operator moved beef to store below ready to eat foods
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -cook removed dirty tongs from hand wash sink and proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing hands Operator washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler in back room- salsa (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) Operator placed thermometer in middle of cooler and temped several minutes later at 53F. Items were stored in this unit overnight. No temperature monitoring conducted in this unit today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On wait station- Butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) Operator put out on shallow ice at 7:30AM. Not in their Time as a Public Health Control plans. Operator put in cooler to cool. Retemped at 60F. Operato4 moved to freezer to rapid cool. Discussed keeping the, cold in a cooler, on adequate ice, or adding them to Time procedures for 4 hour hold. In reach in cooler in back room- salsa (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) Operator placed thermometer in middle of cooler and temped several minutes later at 53F. Items were stored in this unit overnight. No temperature monitoring conducted in this unit today. Stop sale issued.
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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/ Cook Betty Bowman Jarrell 6/3/2017, expired 6/3/22.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -griddle on cookline soiled with black food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -dirty tongs stored on hand wash sink on cookline Operator removed tongs
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees present, no current certified food manager on duty. Cook Betty Bowman Jarrell 6/3/2017, expired 6/3/22.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at employee handwash sink upstairs. Operator put out paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Waitress Christina hired over 60 days ago who engages in food and drink preparation does not have proof of food handler training.
No soap provided at employee handwash sink upstairs. Operator put out soap.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler door handle so cookline soiled with food debris buildup
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. In reach in cooler in back room- salsa (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding) Operator placed thermometer in middle of cooler and temped several minutes later at 53F. Items were stored in this unit overnight. No temperature monitoring conducted in this unit today. Stop sale issued. Unit is mainly used for non TCS dressings. Operator will discontinue use of this unit for temperature controlled foods until it has been repaired and is able to hold foods at 41F and below.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches next to stairs 1 dead roach next to water heater 1 dead roach next to kitchen exit 1 dead roach on stairs 1 dead roach outside employee restroom Operator cleaned all areas
Dish racks used for running dishes through machine have heavy accumulation of grease and food debris
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets ripped on reach in cooler drawers on cookline -ice machine door broken to the point it stays agape in top corns, not able to protect ice.
Food stored on floor. -bags of onions stored on floor next to stairs Operator remove onions from floor for proper storage
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in cooler in back room used for dressings, salsa, sour cream
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets on multiple reach in coolers on cookline soiled
Stored food not covered. -ice machine door broken to the point it stays agape in top corns, not able to protect ice.
Jan 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line are stained and grooved
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - door to exterior upstairs
Garbage including building material, metal, wood, old equipment, old furniture, and broken glass strewn about in rear of premises.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -avocados unwashed bearing stickers being stored with cut and ready to eat cucumbers in deli cooler on cook line.
Jan 9, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Potatoes cooked at 7AM at 80F. I explained that they may be reheated to 165F to restart cooling process. Operator opted to voluntarily discarded potatoes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter packets (60F - Cold Holding) on ice at wait station. Operator voluntarily discarded. We discussed option of keeping them in cooler or adding them to their Time as a Public Health Control procedures. -Home fries (50F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter in kitchen since they were cut this morning. Operator put in cooler. Discussed option of adding them to their Time as a Public Health Control procedures. -Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in deli cooler on cook line. Operator moved to lower storage to allow to cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line are stained and grooved
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to ice machine. Operator discarded.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - door to exterior upstairs
Garbage including building material, metal, wood, old equipment, old furniture, and broken glass strewn about in rear of premises.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -avocados unwashed bearing stickers being stored with cut and ready to eat cucumbers in deli cooler on cook line.
Jan 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Potatoes cooked at 7AM at 80F. I explained that they may be reheated to 165F to restart cooling process. Operator opted to voluntarily discarded potatoes.
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. -deli meat slicer last used yesterday soiled with food debris
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on its back on floor next to walk in freezer. Operator removed.
Shell eggs not immediately placed in refrigeration maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less upon receipt. -Cases of shell eggs were stored in hallway next to walk in cooler after delivery. Operator put in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter packets (60F - Cold Holding) on ice at wait station. Operator voluntarily discarded. We discussed option of keeping them in cooler or adding them to their Time as a Public Health Control procedures. -Home fries (50F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter in kitchen since they were cut this morning. Operator put in cooler. Discussed option of adding them to their Time as a Public Health Control procedures. -Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in deli cooler on cook line. Operator moved to lower storage to allow to cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. -butter packets re-served to customers Operator removed from all tables, and voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line are stained and grooved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -dishes stored in handwashing sink at end of cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee bathroom upstairs.
No soap provided at handwash sink in employee bathroom upstairs.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -paper towel dispensers at beginning and end of cook line unable to dispense paper towels Operator repaired both.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to ice machine. Operator discarded.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - door to exterior upstairs
Garbage including building material, metal, wood, old equipment, old furniture, and broken glass strewn about in rear of premises.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -avocados unwashed bearing stickers being stored with cut and ready to eat cucumbers in deli cooler on cook line.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and water mixed together, no sanitizer in solution. Operator remade sanitizer bucket with bleach and water and tested at 100PPM.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw comminuted beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (49F - Cold Holding). Employee removed all items from reach in cooler drawers and called for repair. Moved foods to walk in freezer for quick chill. Retemped foods raw comminuted beef (42F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (43F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (43F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ corrected to 100ppm
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on cooler drawers 38F items inside raw comminuted beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (49F - Cold Holding).
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 7-12 no date mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, slicer guard soiled with food debris last used 7-10.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Potatoes made 7-13 no date mark.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of chemical in rear dry storage area not labeled. Employee labeled degreaser.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.3 dead roaches in sticky trap in upstairs dry storage bag in box area. Employee removed sticky trap and discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table shelf over foods being prepped. Employee removed drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line soiled interior.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Staff washing dishes observed not washing hands in between loading dish machine and removing clean equipment
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Staff observed wiping plates immediately after removing from dish machine, discussed proper sanitizing with staff, equipment placed back in dish machine
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw chicken over bread in freezer, chicken relocated
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg wash over marinara in glass cooler, order corrected Shell eggs over oranges in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler, order corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler - ham (51F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (54F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer. Retemp at or below 41F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures not filled out
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in flour bin, removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over toasters
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets Broken handle on door separating kitchen and dry storage area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles in kitchen
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine, removed for cleaning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Deli cooler on cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's and men's Restroom used for employees no sign indicating must wash hand before returning to work.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Light bulbs soiled over cook line Good filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed berries over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler, potatoes relocated
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, remade 100ppm
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then handled clean dishes. I spoke to manager and he advised the employee to wash his hands in between handling dirty and clean.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed management information.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel in hand sink on cook line. Equipment in hand sink prep area. Manager removed items from hand sinks.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed management procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage cook on 1-21-24 no date mark in walk-in cooler. Manager date marked item.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in flour with no handle. Manager removed cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table waitress area. Manager removed item.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets torn reach in coolers on cook line. Reach-in coolers heavily soiled with food debris on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Container of flour and oil on floor. Manager moved items off the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands signs at hand sinks in kitchens area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 containers of white powered substances not identified. Manager labeled item sugar, and flour.
Jul 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand wash sink by dish machine. Dishes in server area hand wash sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Near dish machine
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.