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The Crowned Egg

911 S Lindsay Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2024, The Crowned Egg has six inspections in the public record. The Crowned Egg was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The Crowned Egg's latest score of 45 falls below the Gilbert average of 96. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cut lettuce and cut wrapped cheddar cheese being stored on top of raw shelled eggs located in a drawer on the bottom portion of the prep table. One of the eggs was cracked where the lettuce was being stored. PIC voluntarily discarded cut lettuce at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed dish machine with a sanitizer concentration of 0ppm for chlorine. Per PIC, a new sanitizer bucket was attached to the dish machine the night before. After priming the dish machine, dish machine had a proper concentration range for chlorine. Instructed PIC re-wash any dishes that were ran through the dish machine on the day of the inspection. Chlorine must have a concentration between 50-100 ppm for sanitizing food contact surfaces
4-501.114(A-E)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked sausages with an internal temperature range of 110F-115F, located on the grill in a metal pan. Per PIC, the sausages were cooked 2 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at the hand wash sink near the ice machine. PIC will supply paper towels at the hand wash sink. Each handwashing sink must be provided with hand drying provisions at all times
6-301.12
Food package damaged or integrity compromised (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several dented along the hermetic seal of a can of roasted tomatoes located in the dry storage area in the kitchen. PIC separated the damaged can. PIC voluntarily discarded damaged can at time of inspection
3-202.15
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed unnecessary items stored in the back of the kitchen and near the ice machine. Educated PIC that premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as items that are no longer used or needed
6-501.114
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Observed insufficient lighting through out back of the kitchen, chemical storage, and ice machine. Please provide more lightning prior to next routine inspection. At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders. At a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms. At a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning
6-303.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
45
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in a pan on the grill, cooked sausage links with internal temperature between 89 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. Employee put the sausages onto the cook top to reheat to 165 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. Employee removed the false bottom from the pan so the sausages could be in contact with the metal pan for heat transfer. TCS foods shall be held at 135 degrees or above to prevent microbial growth
3-501.16(A)(1)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food manager present in establishment at the time of inspection. A food manager shall be present whenever the establishment is open and operating
2-102.12(A)
82
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Only one food protection manager on staff. Discussed with PIC about there needing to be a certified food protection manager present whenever the establishment is open and operating
2-102.12(A)
95
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Crowned Egg last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Crowned Egg on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Crowned Egg?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Crowned Egg.

How does The Crowned Egg compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

The Crowned Egg most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Gilbert average of 96.

Has The Crowned Egg's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Crowned Egg have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Crowned Egg 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 Crowned Egg inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Crowned Egg is inspected around four times per year on average.

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