The Original Egg
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2022, The Original Egg has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 28, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bacon stored on top shelf in walk in cooler over celery and zucchini. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade and mixer shield. Employee cooking leaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed reach in cooler white sandwich cutting board with cut marks and stained.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee cooking on line added hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris under fryer and waffle iron shelves. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler in omelette station with standing water on bottom. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
61
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bacon stored over lettuce in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles and vent in dish machine area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed oil and food on floor under cooking equipment on cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on side of fryer and under grills. Observed black substance on walk in cooler door gasket. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in double door reach in cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
67
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored in reach in cooler over cheese and cooked sausage. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed missing light shield in storage area near dish machine.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed dust on ceiling fans in back preparation area. Observed food debris under grill and next to fryer and waffle shelf.
23-03-4
78
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed 1 flat eggs out for 1 hour not time marked. Employee marked tray. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-02-5
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. Observed chlorine at 10pm. Manager replaced bucket and corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs over spinach and shredded cheese. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Feta 53F, and chorizo 51F in plastic buckets in iced container. Manager relocated to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance on vent and surrounding ceiling tiles above triple sink area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed floor tiles in disrepair in front of triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on side of fryer and on wire shelving next to fryer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed eggs pulled at 8:30 with no time mark. Manager marked each egg flat. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed smoked salmon over ready to eat in two reachin coolers on cook line. One over bagels and one over deli Turkey. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled mixer head and guard as well as Slicer blade guard. Manager had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed hand wash sink blocked by fan in dishwashing machine area. Manager moved fan away from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Marco Vasquez training expired 1/30/23.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed dust on ceiling tiles and wall as well as black substance on vents in dishwashing machine area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed food debris and grease under cooking equipment on line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed floor tiles in disrepair in front of dishwashing machine and triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage on dumpster pad shared with plaza.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease and debris on shelves under waffle irons and in between cooking range and grill on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed septa ding water in single door reachin cooler at start of cook line and double door reachin cooler in front of cooking range. Manager removed water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
41
Aug 3, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored in double door Reachin cooler over cooked sausage and diced green peppers . Cook corrected by moving eggs to another shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 spray bottles of Lysol next to food on shelf at beginning of cook line. Cook corrected by removing chemical to another area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer guard and mixer head shield. Employee corrected during inspection by cleaning. Also observed soiled ric gaskets on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and black substance on vent above Dishwashing Machine area. Employee cleaned vent and tiles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in first Reachin Cooler on right side of cooks line. Cook dried up water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
61
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed sealed raw ground beef stored in Walkin Cooler over tortilla's and cooked chicken. Operator removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on mixer shield and slicer blade guard.Both corrected on site during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on chute guard in ice machine bin. Employee corrected by cleaning during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris behind cooking equipment on line.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 bags onions and Egg Mix in tubs on floor in Walkin Cooler . Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under board. Employee corrected by replacing with a silicone mat. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in Reach in cooler at start of cooks line. Employee corrected by removing the water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on Walkin Freezer fan covers.
36-50-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling tiles and vent near dry storage area.
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Egg last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Egg on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Egg?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Original Egg.
How does The Original Egg compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Original Egg most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Original Egg's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Original Egg have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Original Egg 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 The Original Egg inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Original Egg is inspected around two times per year on average.
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