The Scrambled Egg Cafe

727 Pinetree Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

The Scrambled Egg Cafe appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The Scrambled Egg Cafe was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

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

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Indian Harbour Beach restaurant, which scores around 76. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish person washed dishes then unloaded clean dishes from the dishwasher. Educated employee **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna dated 1-14
02C-01-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook handled soiled towels, then continued to handle food.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna salad prepped on 1/14
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs not identified as undercooked on menu. Operator is currently marking menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Prep pans wet nesting on storage shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Hood filters have dust build up. Cook states they are scheduled for monday. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2021. Establishment open and operating. License is current, ownership verified.
50-09-4
43
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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.
53B-14-5
78
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Package labels must contain the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
90
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict with poached eggs not denoted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
82
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated employee. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Smoked sausage dated 1/9, today is 1/29. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer +200ppm. Employee remade solution, 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
64
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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 contacted local eco lab representative and they will be out this afternoon. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin on front counter has some black mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups on front line wet nesting
24-08-4
67
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy (110F - Hot Holding), operator placed in microwave for rapid reheat. Retemped sausage gravy (173F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Gabriel employee training expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Tuna salad using cup no handle **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to slicer **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted in back storage area **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
64
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current active but expired hanging **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in three door **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. In hoods **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Server station sanitizer bucket stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter by slicer **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Scrambled Egg Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Scrambled Egg Cafe on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Scrambled Egg Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Scrambled Egg Cafe.

How does The Scrambled Egg Cafe compare to other restaurants in Indian Harbour Beach?

The Scrambled Egg Cafe most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Indian Harbour Beach average of 76.

Has The Scrambled Egg Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Scrambled Egg Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Scrambled Egg Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is The Scrambled Egg Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Scrambled Egg Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.