Tallahassee, Leon County

THE EGG CAFE & EATERY

300 S DUVAL ST STE 11, Tallahassee, FL 32301

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Nov 20, 2025
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Closed / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
12

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 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53B-01-5

Detail 24045204

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24045201

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24045203

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen area soiled with accumulated dust.

50-09-4

Detail 24045205

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

23-03-4

Detail 24045200

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.

42-01-4

Detail 24045202

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23482242

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board located at pickup station.

31A-11-4

Detail 23482247

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located by dish machine use for a dump sink.

41-17-4

Detail 23482243

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,located in the dish area.

13-03-4

Detail 23482245

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

23-03-4

Detail 23482244

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, the pickup station storage area.

22-16-4

Detail 23482246

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line located by the heating lamp.

02D-01-5

Detail 23482241

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container located by the slicer and sugar located in waitress station.

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23131853

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced chicken 48°F in expo cooler near office, per manager placed 1 hour ago, manager stored in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 23131851

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on expo cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 23131852

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed panko in working container in storage area, not labeled.

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-28-4

Detail 22834448

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch apron, then touch clean ladle, no hand wash.

03A-02-5

Detail 22834450

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 54F, shredded cheese 51F, chorizo 51F, spinach 48F, shrimp 51F, crawfish 53F, crab 53F, Bradley sausage 51F. Per kitchen manager items stored 2 hours ago, manager stored items inside walk in freezer to quick chill. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22834443

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex stored on shelf with pans in dish wash area.

22-20-5

Detail 22834444

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22834453

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 22834447

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed expo cooler near hand wash sink not keeping food cold, all food items temped above 41F.

14-09-4

Detail 22834449

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 22834451

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored above expo cooler.

24-18-4

Detail 22834445

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright in servers area.

21-38-4

Detail 22834446

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing solution in buckets stored on floor near hand washing sink in cooks area.

02D-01-5

Detail 22834452

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice not labeled in dry storage area.

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22474133

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator to post. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22474136

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 22474134

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buns, hoagie rolls stored on floor in WIF. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22474132

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment door.

21-10-4

Detail 22474135

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths in use throughout kitchen.

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21811210

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items in make table to right of cookline that was exposed to air at 9:50am cold held above 41F at 10:05am: liquid egg 51F, tomato 47F, deli salad 46F. Observed multiple food items in make table to the left of cookline since 8am cold held above 41F at 10:11am: Cheese 45F, tomato sauce 47F, butter 49F. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21811212

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. Observed blue cheese opened 11-22-23 with no date mark on 11-24-23.

11-27-4

Detail 21811213

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 21811208

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar area soiled. Observed soil buildup in ice machine.

11-26-1

Detail 21811205

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

31B-03-4

Detail 21811202

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Observed manager provide soap at hand wash sink.

53B-13-5

Detail 21811204

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

27-16-4

Detail 21811211

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in bar area. Observed maximum water temperature at 73F.

12B-07-4

Detail 21811207

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed various beverages placed on top of food preparation areas throughout cookline. Observed employee remove beverages. Observed phone placed on top of open parchment paper. Observed employee remove phone from paper.. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21811209

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet cups stacked in the waitstation.

23-03-4

Detail 21811206

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sugar container exterior soiled.

21-38-4

Detail 21811203

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed employee remove sanitizer solution from floor.

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-16-4

Detail 21300747

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee on cell phone. Returned to meal prep without washing hands.

22-02-4

Detail 21300750

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener left of prep sink soiled with food debris.

27-24-4

Detail 21300752

Intermediate - Hot water at hand washing sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at hand washing sink left of drink dispenser to only reach 77 F.

31B-02-4

Detail 21300754

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink next to bread rack. Manager refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21300748

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle without a common name stored right of ice bin. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21300756

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside oatmeal without a handle. Manager replaced bowl with a scoop with a handle. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21300749

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out current license. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21300753

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans right of dry storage rack.

08B-38-4

Detail 21300755

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and all purpose flour stored on floor next to dry storage rack.

08B-12-5

Detail 21300751

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pancake and waffle mix next inside reach in cooler across from cook line without a cover. Manager provided a lid for pancake and waffle mix. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21300757

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage and raw chicken thawing in prep sink next to bread rack without running water. Manager placed items under running water.

02D-01-5

Detail 21300746

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black pepper and panko crumbs without label with common name. Manager labeled both food items. Corrected On-Site

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-21-4

Detail 20832948

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed unlabeled container on chemical storage rack

42-01-4

Detail 20832949

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored improperly in mop bucket

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 20531934

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in walk in cooler Manager corrected and placed food items on shelves when notified Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20531935

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored above coffee machine unprotected Manager corrected and placed inside of a container when notified. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20531936

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored improperly to dry in mop bucket Manager corrected and stored inverted in mop sink when notified Corrected On-Site