SPECKLED EGG
13391 MCGREGOR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33919 · 239-985-3013
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked hash brown (115F - Hot Holding) Per operator placed at cook line for 30 minutes. Operator started reheating hash brown.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023068365 | Oct 24, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened bag of frozen raw chicken stored over cooked beef in walk in freezer. Operator removed raw chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw ground beef stored over box of ready to eat lettuce and raw shell eggs over pasteurized liquid egg in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw foods in proper locations in walk in cooler.
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped tomatoes 44F cold hold, liquid egg 48F cold hold, ham 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator states opening and closing reach in cooler multiple time. Operator double panned foods with ice and moved foods to working coolers.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator removed chemical.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 6 food handling employees on duty during inspection. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed non-food grade paper towel used for draining bacon.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed outside of mixer rusting/paint chipping.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on cardboard underneath flat grill.
Observed shelving above flat grills with buildup of grease.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks and spoons at front service area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on importance of storing containers inverted. Operator inverted containers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on the importance of storing containers inverted. Operator inverted containers.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sterno container stored next to clean equipment. Operator removed container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pan stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed metal pan. Observed front service hand wash sink used to rinse scoop.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed repackaged precooked sausage not date marked in walk in freezer.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front service hand wash sink. Operator fixed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soups and gravy not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked foods.
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices.
Accumulation of slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen bacon stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed food off of floor.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded container.
In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatula.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen precooked chicken thawing on tray at room temperature. Operator placed chicken in walk in cooler to thaw.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottles and salt container. Operator labeled bottles and container.
Jan 24, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked hash brown (115F - Hot Holding) Per operator placed at cook line for 30 minutes. Operator started reheating hash brown.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In Reach in cooler near by kitchen entrance; One pound of Cooked Chicken One pound of Strawberry cream cheese One pound of Tuna salad One pound of Chicken salad One pound of Raspberry cream cheese Per operator and date marks not consumed/sold within 7 days after preparation.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to salt near by hand washing sink at front counter. Operator removed salt to proper storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At men bathroom; ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust.
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at coffee station. Operator stored coffee filters at proper storage.
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Large posted menu and printed menus at front counter have no reminder of consumer advisory for smoked salmon, per operator served raw.
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes, went to clean utensils without hand washing. Spoke operator about proper hand washing before we handle clean utensils or equipment.
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. Observed cook served ready to eat sausage with bare hand. Spoke to operator about ore t procedure of preparation and serving public. Operator started using gloves and wash his hands.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Large posted menu and printed menus at front counter have no reminder of consumer advisory for smoked salmon, per operator served raw.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures, observed time marking chart filled out for butter on front counter properly time tracked. Provided time as public health control form and explained use.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory in any menu at establishment. Provided consumer advisory handout to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has mold like substance in main kitchen. Operator cleaned machine
Oct 24, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Provolone cheese 48F cold hold, American cheese 47F cold hold, salami 47F cold hold. Operator just had delivery. Operator turned down walk in cooler.
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bagels in walk in cooler. Operator placed bagels in food grade container.
Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Raw smoked salmon from Chile.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Provolone cheese 48F cold hold, American cheese 47F cold hold, salami 47F cold hold. Operator just had delivery. Operator turned down walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher stored inside front service hand wash sink. Operator removed pitcher.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs and raw salmon on menu.
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