Egg Haven Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Egg Haven Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
“Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Clearwater sits at 79, putting Egg Haven Cafe on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Hole in or other damage to wall by hot water heater -Ceiling tile missing.above walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: -Ceiling tiles in place in kitchen Complied - one wall was repaired . The other wall near hot water heater is scheduled for repair **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Manager on duty stated they have called someone to repair the wall. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
95
Oct 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 1 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater in dry storage area - 1 rodent dropping on wall wood near hot water heater 2 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage area . Employee removed rodent droppings and cleaned area -1 rodent dropping on floor in the office . Employee removed rodent dropping and cleaned area **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: 1 rodent dropping on floor near hot water . Employee removed rodent dropping and cleaned area **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 dead roach on underside on service window . Employee removed roach and cleaned area - 1 dead roach on ceiling tile in office . Employee removed roach **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: 4 dead roaches on shelf at hostess stand. Employee removed roaches and cleaned area **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler, drawers at cook line and front expo area . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Hole in or other damage to wall by hot water heater -Ceiling tile missing.above walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: -Ceiling tiles in place in kitchen Complied - one wall was repaired . The other wall near hot water heater is scheduled for repair **Time Extended**
36-24-5
58
Oct 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 dead roach on underside on service window . Employee removed roach and cleaned area - 1 dead roach on ceiling tile in office . Employee removed roach **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - 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/
50-08-7
High Priority - 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. Dish machine run three times 0 ppm . Manager set up the triple sink and scheduled for service this day
22-41-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 1 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater in dry storage area - 1 rodent dropping on wall wood near hot water heater 2 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage area . Employee removed rodent droppings and cleaned area -1 rodent dropping on floor in the office . Employee removed rodent dropping and cleaned area **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item ( Eggs Benedict -poached eggs) does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Manager added asterisk to food item and consumer advisory **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Reviewed with manager . Wet towel removed from under cutting board . **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets on cooler at cook line opposite grill . Employee cleaned gaskets **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line . Employee cleaned reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Service scheduled per manager
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler, drawers at cook line and front expo area . Reviewed with manager
14-11-5
Basic - -Hole in or other damage to wall by hot water heater -Ceiling tile missing.above walk in cooler
36-24-5
33
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect on wall between prep table and warewashing area. Operator killed bug. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef being stored in same container as fully cooked deli meats in walk in cooler. Operator separated items and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on office door. 2 live roaches in reach in cooler gasket. 1 live roach in wrap container on cook line. 5 live roaches inside aluminum foil container 2 live roaches on prep table 2 live roaches in cling wrap 1 live roach on dish cart wheel in dish wash area. 1 live roach on floor under hand wash sink on cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 Roach egg sacs under bread rack on cook line. 1 roach egg sack in reach in cooler gasket in expo line 1 ouch egg sack in aluminum foil dispenser box in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pancake batter (64F - Cold Holding) held in cooler overnight , no temps taken by operator. Butter packets (74F- Cold Holding) on table in dining room. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (64F - Cold Holding) Butter packets (74F- Cold Holding) feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausages (110F - Hot Holding) Had been cooked within the past hour, operator reheated to 165 and hot held. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line-Glove resting on side of hand wash sink, sanitizer bucket sitting in hand wash sink, staff using sink to fill bucket. Hand wash sink at wait station- wiping cloths and sponges being stored on hand wash sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/had live roaches inside. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-25-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area over ice machine as well as over walk in cooling units **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer along walls, floor accumulating on top of food and boxes, and inside door inhibiting door from sealing closed. Operator removed ice buildup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back storage area by soda lines. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw ground beef being stored in container on walk in cooler floor. Operator moved from ground to proper storage level. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Food in walk in freezer being dripped onto by dripping condensation icicles. Operator moved food out of dripping area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles next to plates on expo lines. Operator moved to nonfood area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches in office 3 dead roaches on expo window under receipt machines 1 dead roach under bread tray at end of cook line. 4 dead roaches behind cooking equipment in kitchen. 1 dead roach on prep table table shelf in kitchen **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator dumped and refilled with bleach and water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above ready to eat peppers and sauces in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved items to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
15
Mar 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in ROP package . Manager discarded salmon **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Reviewed with manager
16-37-1
Basic - 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. Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded salmon in packages **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Reviewed with manager . Solution changed . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
70
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Jan 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored - spray bottle of cleaner hanging next to can opener near cook line hand wash sink employee relocated spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions in reach in cooler left on counter per cook at 71 F -no temperatures taken this day - employee discarded onions **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions in reach in cooler left on counter at 71 F no temperatures taken this day - employee discarded onions **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after touching clothing then engaging in food prep - reviewed proper glove change and hand washing with employee and manager - employee changed gloves , washed hands and then put new gloves on **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink not installed in the dishwashing area as noted on approved plan Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen , dishwashing and food storage areas as noted on approved plans
51-16-7
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink at expo line - discussed with manager - manager relocated trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not installed as on approved plans in dishwashing area . Must be reinstalled in the same location as designated on approved plans
31A-04-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Discussed with manager and cooks
05-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf next to cook line hand wash sink employee labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front expo line
31B-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in storage area near ice machine
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted at ice machine
24-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at cook line - crevices between tiles and unsealed cement in dish washing area
36-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together on cook line table . Reviewed with employee - employee changed solution recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
16
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - poached eggs on menu not identified - operator to update menu prior to opening - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: No asterisk on the consumer advisory to go with menu items ( poached eggs - eggs Benedict ) with asterisk next to them **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - removed a triple sink in food prep area and food prep tables replaced with shelves ( triple sink in dishwashing area ) , wall installed at cook line separating expo - beverage station area , added cooler and hand wash sink at beverage station , added orange juice machine in beverage station area , added service window , added espresso machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Deficiency letter dated 11/02/23 mailed to operator . Per PR Cindy no reply has been given. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas. Acoustic tiles in these areas - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: acoustic tiles in storage area above ice machine , soda boxes , in food. storage area , dishwashing area, cook line area and soda station areas **Admin Complaint**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above mop sink , near electrical boxes at back door area , at cook line area near return air vent , - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Damaged tile in area above and near near ice machine **Admin Complaint**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop-sink- per operator , cover is on order - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Admin Complaint**
29-18-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Egg Haven Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Egg Haven Cafe on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Egg Haven Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloths stored in detergent” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Egg Haven Cafe.
How does Egg Haven Cafe compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Egg Haven Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Egg Haven Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Egg Haven Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Egg Haven Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Egg Haven Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Egg Haven Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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