Morton Eg Restaurants

14197 S Us Hwy 441 Ste 105, Lake City, FL 32024
American
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Morton Eg Restaurants has been inspected 27 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Lake City average 80, so Morton Eg Restaurants is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

27
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches observed in the following locations: * one on top of the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one under the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one on the wall in the ware wash area, * one on the floor in front of the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: No live roaches observed during this inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: * One live roach observed on floor under hand wash sink at end of front cookline. * One live roach observed in front cabinet with silverware. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: * Two live roaches observed in kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Two live in wall corner next to office. Operator killed and removed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Thirteen dead roaches observed in the following locations: * one dead at coat hanger next to office, * three dead on floor under three compartment sink, * one dead on floor in server station, * one dead on counter in server station, * one egg sack on floor in server station, * six dead at bottom of refrigerator in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Two dead roaches observed on floor in ware-washing area during this inspection. Operator removed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: * 15 dead roaches observed in kitchen area. * One egg sack observed on floor under shelf at front wall. Operator removed all. Pest control company treated again at 6:00am this morning. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: * Nine dead roaches observed in kitchen. * Two egg sacks observed in kitchen. Operator removed all. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: - Five dead in kitchen area. Operator removed and discarded all. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
82
Mar 13, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches observed in the following locations: * one on top of the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one under the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one on the wall in the ware wash area, * one on the floor in front of the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: No live roaches observed during this inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: * One live roach observed on floor under hand wash sink at end of front cookline. * One live roach observed in front cabinet with silverware. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: * Two live roaches observed in kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Thirteen dead roaches observed in the following locations: * one dead at coat hanger next to office, * three dead on floor under three compartment sink, * one dead on floor in server station, * one dead on counter in server station, * one egg sack on floor in server station, * six dead at bottom of refrigerator in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Two dead roaches observed on floor in ware-washing area during this inspection. Operator removed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: * 15 dead roaches observed in kitchen area. * One egg sack observed on floor under shelf at front wall. Operator removed all. Pest control company treated again at 6:00am this morning. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: * Nine dead roaches observed in kitchen. * Two egg sacks observed in kitchen. Operator removed all. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
82
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches observed in the following locations: * one on top of the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one under the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one on the wall in the ware wash area, * one on the floor in front of the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: No live roaches observed during this inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: * One live roach observed on floor under hand wash sink at end of front cookline. * One live roach observed in front cabinet with silverware. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Thirteen dead roaches observed in the following locations: * one dead at coat hanger next to office, * three dead on floor under three compartment sink, * one dead on floor in server station, * one dead on counter in server station, * one egg sack on floor in server station, * six dead at bottom of refrigerator in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Two dead roaches observed on floor in ware-washing area during this inspection. Operator removed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: * 15 dead roaches observed in kitchen area. * One egg sack observed on floor under shelf at front wall. Operator removed all. Pest control company treated again at 6:00am this morning. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Mar 11, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches observed in the following locations: * one on top of the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one under the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one on the wall in the ware wash area, * one on the floor in front of the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: No live roaches observed during this inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Thirteen dead roaches observed in the following locations: * one dead at coat hanger next to office, * three dead on floor under three compartment sink, * one dead on floor in server station, * one dead on counter in server station, * one egg sack on floor in server station, * six dead at bottom of refrigerator in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Two dead roaches observed on floor in ware-washing area during this inspection. Operator removed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
82
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Mar 9, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Five live roaches observed in control box of dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: One live roach on floor in front kitchen doorway. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: No live roaches observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Three live roaches observed at the following locations: * one on the soda lines behind the refrigerator, * one on the floor at the base of the support post in the dishwashing area, * one on the shelf behind the microwave. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: No live roaches observed. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: One live roach on red tubing wrap against front wall between kitchen entrances. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: No live roaches observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Six dead roaches observed in the following locations: - Three in the control box of the dish machine, - Three on the floor of the dry storage room next to the walk-in freezer. Two egg sacks observed in the control box of the dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Seven dead roaches observed in the following locations: - one on floor under the dish machine, - one on floor under shelf at back door, - one on To-Go bags in front cabinet - four on floor along front kitchen wall. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Two dead roaches observed in the following locations: * One dead roach on floor at far end of center cookline. * One dead roach behind sign taped to walk-in cooler door. Operator removed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Two dead roaches at the following locations: * one behind poster on wall near end of cookline, * one on floor next to grill. Operator discarded both. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Three dead in kitchen area, on floor and in sink. Operator removed. No egg sacks observed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Five dead roaches on floor and wall between front kitchen entrances. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: No dead roaches observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Mar 6, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Five live roaches observed in control box of dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: One live roach on floor in front kitchen doorway. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: No live roaches observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Three live roaches observed at the following locations: * one on the soda lines behind the refrigerator, * one on the floor at the base of the support post in the dishwashing area, * one on the shelf behind the microwave. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: No live roaches observed. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: One live roach on red tubing wrap against front wall between kitchen entrances. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Six dead roaches observed in the following locations: - Three in the control box of the dish machine, - Three on the floor of the dry storage room next to the walk-in freezer. Two egg sacks observed in the control box of the dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Seven dead roaches observed in the following locations: - one on floor under the dish machine, - one on floor under shelf at back door, - one on To-Go bags in front cabinet - four on floor along front kitchen wall. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Two dead roaches observed in the following locations: * One dead roach on floor at far end of center cookline. * One dead roach behind sign taped to walk-in cooler door. Operator removed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Two dead roaches at the following locations: * one behind poster on wall near end of cookline, * one on floor next to grill. Operator discarded both. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Three dead in kitchen area, on floor and in sink. Operator removed. No egg sacks observed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Five dead roaches on floor and wall between front kitchen entrances. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Mar 5, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Five live roaches observed in control box of dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: One live roach on floor in front kitchen doorway. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: No live roaches observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Three live roaches observed at the following locations: * one on the soda lines behind the refrigerator, * one on the floor at the base of the support post in the dishwashing area, * one on the shelf behind the microwave. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: No live roaches observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Six dead roaches observed in the following locations: - Three in the control box of the dish machine, - Three on the floor of the dry storage room next to the walk-in freezer. Two egg sacks observed in the control box of the dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Seven dead roaches observed in the following locations: - one on floor under the dish machine, - one on floor under shelf at back door, - one on To-Go bags in front cabinet - four on floor along front kitchen wall. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Two dead roaches observed in the following locations: * One dead roach on floor at far end of center cookline. * One dead roach behind sign taped to walk-in cooler door. Operator removed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Two dead roaches at the following locations: * one behind poster on wall near end of cookline, * one on floor next to grill. Operator discarded both. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Three dead in kitchen area, on floor and in sink. Operator removed. No egg sacks observed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
82
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Five live roaches observed in control box of dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: One live roach on floor in front kitchen doorway. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: No live roaches observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Three live roaches observed at the following locations: * one on the soda lines behind the refrigerator, * one on the floor at the base of the support post in the dishwashing area, * one on the shelf behind the microwave. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Six dead roaches observed in the following locations: - Three in the control box of the dish machine, - Three on the floor of the dry storage room next to the walk-in freezer. Two egg sacks observed in the control box of the dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Seven dead roaches observed in the following locations: - one on floor under the dish machine, - one on floor under shelf at back door, - one on To-Go bags in front cabinet - four on floor along front kitchen wall. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Two dead roaches observed in the following locations: * One dead roach on floor at far end of center cookline. * One dead roach behind sign taped to walk-in cooler door. Operator removed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Two dead roaches at the following locations: * one behind poster on wall near end of cookline, * one on floor next to grill. Operator discarded both. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
82
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Five live roaches observed in control box of dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: One live roach on floor in front kitchen doorway. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: No live roaches observed. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Six dead roaches observed in the following locations: - Three in the control box of the dish machine, - Three on the floor of the dry storage room next to the walk-in freezer. Two egg sacks observed in the control box of the dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Seven dead roaches observed in the following locations: - one on floor under the dish machine, - one on floor under shelf at back door, - one on To-Go bags in front cabinet - four on floor along front kitchen wall. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Two dead roaches observed in the following locations: * One dead roach on floor at far end of center cookline. * One dead roach behind sign taped to walk-in cooler door. Operator removed. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder observed along the walls throughout the kitchen and bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Tracking powder observed in storage room next to walk-in freezer. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Tracking powder observed on front cabinet countertop next to kitchen entrance. Tracking powder observed on floor along the wall where the unused equipment is stored. **Admin Complaint**
41-25-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach-like excrement observed on wall above the handwashing sink going to the fan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: No excrement observed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: No excrement observed. **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Five live roaches observed in control box of dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: One live roach on floor in front kitchen doorway. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Six dead roaches observed in the following locations: - Three in the control box of the dish machine, - Three on the floor of the dry storage room next to the walk-in freezer. Two egg sacks observed in the control box of the dish machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Seven dead roaches observed in the following locations: - one on floor under the dish machine, - one on floor under shelf at back door, - one on To-Go bags in front cabinet - four on floor along front kitchen wall. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
61
Feb 28, 2026
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Five live roaches observed in control box of dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder observed along the walls throughout the kitchen and bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Tracking powder observed in storage room next to walk-in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
41-25-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach-like excrement observed on wall above the handwashing sink going to the fan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: No excrement observed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-28: Six dead roaches observed in the following locations: - Three in the control box of the dish machine, - Three on the floor of the dry storage room next to the walk-in freezer. Two egg sacks observed in the control box of the dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
61
Feb 27, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 26, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed behind paper towel dispenser at three compartment sink. Operator killed and removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: One live roach observed on wall under dishwasher.. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
50
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
52
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bibb under dishwashing machine.
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Can opener blade soiled with rust and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Back light out in walk-in cooler.
36-62-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of pepperoni and fries on floor of walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Microwave interior finish peeling and rusty. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in grits.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of pass-through shelf soiled with grease and food debris. Refrigerator door exterior soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Ice machine interior bin soiled with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with paper and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Aluminum pans on back storage rack not inverted or protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speakers over back prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food bins wet nesting on front storage rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Microwave interior finish peeling and rusty. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor around ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles submerged in flour and seasoning mixes.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of pass-through shelf soiled with grease and food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Wall fan soiled with dust accumulation. Refrigerator door exterior soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored food bins.
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Two sanitizer buckets at 0ppm. Manager remixed to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Sep 6, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
37
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib next to dishwasher.
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly on desk in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Very slow to get hot water at both front kitchen sinks and bar hand wash sink.
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Also, several gaskets on reach-in coolers soiled throughout kitchen. Also, microwave interior soiled. Also, cutting board soiled on reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of purple liquid with no label on floor of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in storage bin of grits. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Storage bin lids cracked open on multiple food containers.
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in semolina and chicken seasoning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Pressurized soda dispensing tanks not secured to wall.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls stored on upper shelf of kitchen cook-line not inverted. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade rusty. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice cream on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice bucket not inverted. Manager flipped bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-04-5
35
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. 1 container of mashed potatoes marked 7/18.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser bottle stored on top shelf above Togo boxes and next to clean plates. Operator moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. lasagna (97F - Hot Holding); black beans (114F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (112F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (98F - Hot Holding) employees placed items back in oven to reheat to 165F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line. Meat slicer. Interior microwave on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake opened on Monday. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind bar, operator replaced. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink/red liquid behind bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple 2 oz plastic containers in seasonings and croutons. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen. Reach in freezer next to Handwash sink on cooks line with an ice build up on the back wall.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line. Bottom shelf of the prep sink. Multiple reach in coolers on cooks line and behind bar. The side of the walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 2 labels/blue tape on squeeze bottles.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor in side room, boxes on floor in kitchen, Togo box not inverted on cooks line.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar at tea make station.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morton Eg Restaurants last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morton Eg Restaurants on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morton Eg Restaurants?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Morton Eg Restaurants.

How does Morton Eg Restaurants compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Morton Eg Restaurants most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.

Has Morton Eg Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morton Eg Restaurants have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Morton Eg Restaurants 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 Morton Eg Restaurants inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Morton Eg Restaurants is inspected around seven times per year on average.