Egg Station
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
61
Score
Egg Station appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. On Oct 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so Egg Station trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. I had the operator to setup the 3 compartment sink to sanitize the dishes. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. I informed the operator and she had the employee to wash her hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen including cook line. Wall above the prep table near the back door. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of onions on the floor in the dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on ALL reach in coolers doors in the kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employees with wiping cloths inside the pockets on their pants/ shorts. The wiping cloths was removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-12-4
61
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system over the 6 burner stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Light out. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee on the cook line has wiping cloths hanging off his clothes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Wiping cloths on employee clothes. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
90
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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); **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the hand washing sink on the cook line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
16-32-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee on the cook line has wiping cloths hanging off his clothes. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on the doors. L arge flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of hamburger logs on the floor inside the walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system over the 6 burner stove. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
41
Jul 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Ice present. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the ice machine with a lime scale buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jul 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - 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) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the large flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the ice machine with a lime scale buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box on the floor across from guest restrooms. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of fryers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plates by the exit door on the floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
67
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Inside the walk in freezer. Delivery from yesterday. Hash brown, meat etc. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Product on the floor due to a morning delivery **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2024 See comment section. Operator paid. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dishwasher area.
27-16-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of blueberries inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seat is broken inside the small stall in the men bathroom.
32-05-4
Basic - 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.
35B-03-4
52
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
24-17-4
61
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Nov 17, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel bucket in hand washing sink in front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ham and turkey, chicken salad in reachin cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several tiles missing in dining room by bathrooms and hallway **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Several cases in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Boxes, floor walls and shelving **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drink machine **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Several knives between stream table and reachin cooler on cookline **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour in back stockroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Server make line cutting board stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Training certificates not provided **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water not functioning at hand sink next to dish pit. Hot water not functioning at hand sink next to cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Hot water not functional at sink by cook line **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: hot water still not operating at hand sink **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Egg Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Egg Station on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Egg Station?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Egg Station.
How does Egg Station compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Egg Station most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Egg Station's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Egg Station have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Egg Station means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Egg Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Egg Station is inspected around four times per year on average.
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