The Scrambled Egg
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited The Scrambled Egg 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Lithia facility scores 78, putting The Scrambled Egg on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg whites (51F) and liquid egg (49F) in containers on ice at cookline. Operator placed more ice in containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Portioned slices of provolone cheese in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soup ladle in hand sink at cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler doors at server station.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks on shelf over prep tables at cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop bulk rice and spice blend. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 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. Cooked potatoes on cook line. Spoke with manager and they decided to use heat for form of control. Manager began reheating potatoes at 115f, to 165f. **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over rehydrated hash browns and cooked muffins in storage cooler. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on cook line wall. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Third pan of Cooked rice by muffins in reach in cooler not labeled. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked cups in server station with wet nesting
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles cracked and in disrepair. By dish machine
36-17-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed 16 light bulbs burnt out on cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
58
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager attempted to fill container, but sanitizer not pulling **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server counter: butter cups (75F - Cold Holding). Manager put in freezer and discussed time as a public health control **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-2023 **Warning**
50-09-4
70
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cook line **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind three compartment sunk
36-27-5
74
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drains soiled with old food debris under 3-compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: Observed floor drains soiled with old food debris under 3-compartment sink **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic containers on storage shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: Observed plastic containers on storage shelf **Time Extended**
14-38-4
90
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine in service area
23-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Scrambled Egg last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Scrambled Egg on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Scrambled Egg?
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.
How does The Scrambled Egg compare to other restaurants in Lithia?
The Scrambled Egg most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lithia average of 78.
Has The Scrambled Egg's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Scrambled Egg have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Scrambled 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 Scrambled Egg inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Scrambled Egg is inspected around three times per year on average.
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