Eggs up Brunch

19301 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Eggs up Brunch has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Lake Wales facility scores 90, putting Eggs up Brunch on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Server station front counter, operator removed from handle from ice with gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
70
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from Cook line, the operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside panel flap of reach in cooler, employee cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line by hand washing station kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
78
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jul 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
May 1, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Operator replaced empty jug with sanitizer. First test 0. Next test 50 ppm. Three compartment sink was already set up. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Jasmine Turrubiates 2/25/19 Werner Gabriel 2/25/19
53A-03-7
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents cook line
36-50-4
74
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Egg mixture over Floridas natural juice in walk in cooler. Removed eggs from over Florida's natural. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used container to fill bucket of water to make biscuit gravy mix. Employee removed bucket from sink hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep area next to meat slicer. Employees removed items from prep area.n **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jan 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eggs up Brunch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eggs up Brunch on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eggs up Brunch?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eggs up Brunch.

How does Eggs up Brunch compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Eggs up Brunch most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Eggs up Brunch's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Eggs up Brunch have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Eggs up Brunch 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 Eggs up Brunch inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Eggs up Brunch is inspected around three times per year on average.