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RUSTYS RAW BAR & GRILL

9520 MARKETPLACE RD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 23, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3324911
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8344164
DBPR license4606688

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line small make table cooler sliced tomatoes (49 F – Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch (51 F – Cold Holding) less than two hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not dated with last date served. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at kitchen entrance blacked by mop bucket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to two compartment sink used as a dump/mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-01-5

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**

Warning
#14Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103, Employee Health Reporting Agreement **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#15Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled spray bottle in expo line. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside large ice machine in kitchen. Repeat from 04-04-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen at front of cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up,of dust and grease on vents above cooks line at steam table. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored inside expo line reach in cooler. Operator removed food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. On side of large ice machine in kitchen. Repeat from 04-04-2023. Operator moved ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside small single door cooler on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside the small single door cooler on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Repeat from 04-04-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.