JOSIE'S EGG STATION
1625 SHEPHERD RD, Lakeland FL 33811 · 8139655900
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 dead fly on a window seal on the front window to the left of the front entrance. The fly was removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener blade on the can opener located at the end of the prep table across from the back door.
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. Stop Sale Observed 4 packages of fish inside a drawer on the cook line thawed in a vacuum sealed packaging.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on ALL reach in coolers is soiled with debris.
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Light not functioning. Hood system over the 6 burner stove.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee on the cook line has wiping cloths hanging off his clothes.
Sep 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. potatoes (71F - Cold Holding); hash brown casserole (71F - Cold Holding); French toast batter (70F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); Inside the large flip top reach in cooler and on the kitchen prep line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (71F - Cold Holding); hash brown casserole (71F - Cold Holding); French toast batter (70F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding);
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the hand washing sink on the cook line.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on the doors. L arge flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line
Food stored on floor. A case of hamburger logs on the floor inside the walk in freezer.
Light not functioning. Hood system over the 6 burner stove.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on the door on all reach in cooler across the cook line.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee used lettuce without washing. I informed the operator all produce must be washed prior to cutting.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee on the cook line has wiping cloths hanging off his clothes.
Jul 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the ice machine with a lime scale buildup.
Jul 1, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the large flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers and small flip top reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. provolone cheese (47F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (46F - Cold Holding); lettuce (46F - Cold holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area is blocked by a trash can. The trash can was removed.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Dispenser was repaired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stryker foam cup with a straw and a can of Celsius Energy drink on the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The cutting board was washed rinsed and sanitized.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the large flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the ice machine with a lime scale buildup.
Apr 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food stored on floor. Soda box on the floor across from guest restrooms.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of fryers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plates by the exit door on the floor.
Jan 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Inside the walk in freezer. Delivery from yesterday. Hash brown, meat etc.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment.
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. A bottle of equate Ibuprofen stored next to a black microwave on the shelf above the salad flip top reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The medicine was removed.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled toast with her bare hands. I informed employee she must use tongs or gloves. Unless the establishment has an Alternative Operating Procedure (AOP). The employee made a fresh order of toast.
Employee washed hands with no soap. At the 3 compartment sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located outside.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed his hands at the 3 compartment sink.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The person in charge printed the license.
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. Beverage in a white styrofoam cup with a straw on the drain rack at the beverage station. The beverage was discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink. Located outside.
Food stored on floor. Inside the walk in freezer. Delivery from yesterday. Hash brown, meat etc.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between the small flip top reach in cooler and the steam table. The knife was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Located outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back Door propped open.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2024 See comment section. Operator paid.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 dead fly on a window seal on the front window to the left of the front entrance. The fly was removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dishwasher area.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seat is broken inside the small stall in the men bathroom.
Food stored on floor. A case of blueberries inside the walk in freezer.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door is propped open. Advised the operator to put a screen door to secure from vermin.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef hash 45F inside the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives stored in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The knives were removed to the dishwasher to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door open to the environment no protection. I had the person charge to close the door.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee used a towel to dry dishes. I explained to the operator to allow the dishes/ utensils to air dry.
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around fans and door frame.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of tylenol on server make line, and bottle of b12 pills, and lansoprazol on cook line
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. Tested at 10ppm
Observed server bring bus bucket with soiled dishes into kitchen, then handled plated food without washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2023. owner renewed license online and new license expiration is 2-1-2024.
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. Emailed to operator
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.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around fans and door frame.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.