Cypress Lake, Lee County

THE SPECKLED EGG

13391 MCGREGOR BLVD, Cypress Lake, FL 33919

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Nov 14, 2025
City
Cypress Lake
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 24191137

Basic - Accumulation of slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24191136

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on the importance of storing containers inverted. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 16

41-10-4

Detail 23978236

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sterno container stored next to clean equipment. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23978241

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pan stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed metal pan. Observed front service hand wash sink used to rinse scoop. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 23978231

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed repackaged precooked sausage not date marked in walk in freezer.

31B-05-4

Detail 23978243

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front service hand wash sink. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23978244

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soups and gravy not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked foods. Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 23978229

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices.

22-20-5

Detail 23978240

Basic - Accumulation of slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23978233

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 23978238

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 23978237

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen bacon stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed food off of floor. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23978234

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded container. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23978235

Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatula. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23978232

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 23978242

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23978230

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen precooked chicken thawing on tray at room temperature. Operator placed chicken in walk in cooler to thaw. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23978239

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottles and salt container. Operator labeled bottles and container.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 23498585

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked hash brown (115F - Hot Holding) Per operator placed at cook line for 30 minutes. Operator started reheating hash brown. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 23498584

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-24-5

Detail 23170661

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In Reach in cooler near by kitchen entrance; One pound of Cooked Chicken One pound of Strawberry cream cheese One pound of Tuna salad One pound of Chicken salad One pound of Raspberry cream cheese Per operator and date marks not consumed/sold within 7 days after preparation.

41-10-4

Detail 23170659

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to salt near by hand washing sink at front counter. Operator removed salt to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23170662

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At men bathroom; ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust.

25-05-4

Detail 23170660

Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at coffee station. Operator stored coffee filters at proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02B-01-5

Detail 22744786

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Large posted menu and printed menus at front counter have no reminder of consumer advisory for smoked salmon, per operator served raw. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Large posted menu and printed menus at front counter have no reminder of consumer advisory for smoked salmon, per operator served raw. Operator ordered new menu and will receive it with two months. Time Extended

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 22583732

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. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes, went to clean utensils without hand washing. Spoke operator about proper hand washing before we handle clean utensils or equipment. Corrective Action Taken Warning

09-01-4

Detail 22583733

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook served ready to eat sausage with bare hand. Spoke to operator about ore t procedure of preparation and serving public. Operator started using gloves and wash his hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22583731

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Large posted menu and printed menus at front counter have no reminder of consumer advisory for smoked salmon, per operator served raw. Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22583734

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures, observed time marking chart filled out for butter on front counter properly time tracked. Provided time as public health control form and explained use. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 22583736

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory in any menu at establishment. Provided consumer advisory handout to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22583735

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has mold like substance in main kitchen. Operator cleaned machine Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22388988

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Provolone cheese 48F cold hold, American cheese 47F cold hold, salami 47F cold hold. Operator just had delivery. Operator turned down walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Observed provolone cheese 47F cold hold, ham 46F cold hold, and butter 45F cold hold. Admin Complaint

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 22384784

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bagels in walk in cooler. Operator placed bagels in food grade container. Corrected On-Site Warning

01D-08-5

Detail 22384783

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Raw smoked salmon from Chile. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22384782

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Provolone cheese 48F cold hold, American cheese 47F cold hold, salami 47F cold hold. Operator just had delivery. Operator turned down walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22384780

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher stored inside front service hand wash sink. Operator removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22384781

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs and raw salmon on menu. Warning

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-02-5

Detail 21925735

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. New employees hired over 60 days does not have required.training Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21925734

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper cups for customers stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator put rack under cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 21614701

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef on shelf in reach in cooler above cooked sausage. Operator moved to bottom shelf. repeat 4.04.2022 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21614697

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. whipped butter (66 F - Cold Holding) per operator they let sit out daily. Could not specify time but felt it was over 4 hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21614702

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasteurized liquid eggs (66 F - Cold Holding. Per operator they were out for approximately 30 minutes. He put in cooler to rapidly cool. whipped butter (66 F - Cold Holding) per operator they let sit out daily. Could not specify time but felt it was over 4 hours. Stop sale issued Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21614699

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.No vacuum breaker on mop sink. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21614704

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager not present and could not find proof of training. Employees were not able to find it. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21614705

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employees over 60 days have proof of training. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21614695

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of bottled water stored on floor in back storage area Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21614703

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand washing sick at front counter. Warning

27-14-4

Detail 21614696

Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. In men's restroom only operates for 7 seconds. Repeat 4/04/2022 Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20978327

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw pork stored over cold cuts in walk in cooler. Operator put raw pork on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-18-4

Detail 20978325

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Solution redone. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20978328

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by cart. Cart moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20978323

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wash gloves stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Gloves moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20978329

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 20978324

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 20978326

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Corrected On-Site

27-14-4

Detail 20978322

Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Men's restroom.

Dec 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20695856

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over buckets of cream. Raw bacon over container of pickles. Operator moved raw food items. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20695852

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs scrambled (112°F - Hot Holding), operator stated it was made 20 mins ago. Explained time as a public health control. Provided time as a public health control paperwork. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20695853

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 3 bottles of chlorine stored next to drinks in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20695854

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed gloves and container stored handwash sink across from three compartment sink. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20695850

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump mandarin juice in handwash sink next to reach in cooler at the entrance of the kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 20695855

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee lunch box stored next to milk in walk in cooler. Operator moved employee belongings. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20695851

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cheese stored on floor under shelves in walk in cooler. Operator picked up boxes. Corrected On-Site