RUTABAGA CAFE/SOIREE CATERING
23 JACKSON ST · CHATTAHOOCHEE · Gadsden County · FL 32324
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
35A-02-5High Priority – 3 live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed 1 live, small flying insect on spring mix, 1 live, small flying insect near three compartment sink, and 1 live, small flying insect near microwave. This violation must be complied by 3/1/19. **Warning**
09-01-4High 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 preparing Shrimp Po-Boy with bare hands. Observed operator have employee make another sandwich. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area: Kale slaw 45°F, Spring mix 45°F, Egg Wash 58°F, Eggs 70°F, and Chicken 49°F. Per operator items held on prep table for approximately 1 hour. Observed operator voluntarily discard kale slaw, egg wash, and chicken. Observed raw shell eggs placed in walk-in cooler, bringing temperature down to: raw shell eggs 43°F. Observed operator discard spring mix due to being contaminated by 1 live, small flying insect. See Stop Sale. This violation must be complied by 3/1/19. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-09-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs on shelf above cheese in walk-in cooler. Observed operator remove raw shell eggs and place on shelf away from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by 50 live roaches found. Observed 15 live roaches on wall near dish shelf by kitchen entrance, 15 live roaches behind cookline, 15 live roaches on wall above three compartment sink, 2 live roaches on prep table underneath microwave, and 3 live roaches on floor near prep table. This violation must be complied by 3/1/19. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live, small flying insect on spring mix. Observed operator discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee place paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. This violation must be complied by 4/29/19. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed employee place soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-4Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with copy of consumer advisory. Observed operator place on display in establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 10
35A-03-4Basic – 25 dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on prep table near cookline, 1 dead roach on prep table underneath microwave, 6 dead roaches on floor near prep table, 2 dead roaches on floor in server prep station, and 15 dead roaches on fooor underneath dish shelf in ware washing area. This violation must be complied by 3/1/19. **Warning**
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Observed operator discard drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed operator remove ice scoop out of contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed operator remove tong from equipment door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-10-4Basic – Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:41 AM.
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.