RUM BAY RESTAURANT
7092 PLACIDA RD · CAPE HAZE · Charlotte County · FL 339462501
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves with no hand washing's
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels covering cut fruit in bar. Observed paper towel being removed, fruit being taken down to proper level and lid being used properly **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following temperature abuses: Raw Grouper 4lbs (46F – Cold Holding); Raw Cod Fish 4lbs (48F -Cold Holding);Raw Chicken 4 lbs (47F – Cold Holding); Raw Calamari4 lbs (50F – Cold Holding); Egg Wash 16 oz (57F – Cold Holding); Milk Wash 16 oz (57F – Cold Holding); Alfredo Sauce 46 oz (57F – Cold Holding). Operator volunteered disposing of said items.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following temperature abuses: Raw Grouper 4lbs (46F – Cold Holding); Raw Cod Fish 4lbs (48F -Cold Holding);Raw Chicken 4 lbs (47F – Cold Holding); Raw Calamari4 lbs (50F – Cold Holding); Egg Wash 16 oz (57F – Cold Holding); Milk Wash 16 oz (57F – Cold Holding); Alfredo Sauce 46 oz (57F – Cold Holding). Operator volunteered disposing of said items.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains and black mold like substance on them on cook line
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in dish area being used as a dump sink. Observed dish washer cleaning out sink and was educated on not to use as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area. Observed operator replacing paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed chest cooler in bar with accumulation of rust inside.
02B-02-5Intermediate – 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 on menu or hung up in restaurant. Observed operator printing up sign and posting through out restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on shield inside ice machine. Observed server cleaning on shield. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on back side/ underneath with debris on them through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pitchers and measuring cups not inverted. Observed dishwasher inverting items **Corrected On-Site**
14-74-7Basic – 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 reach in cooler with drawers not holding temperature. Observed the following temperature abuses: Raw Grouper 4lbs (46F – Cold Holding); Raw Cod Fish 4lbs (48F -Cold Holding);Raw Chicken 4 lbs (47F – Cold Holding); Raw Calamari4 lbs (50F – Cold Holding); Egg Wash 16 oz (57F – Cold Holding); Milk Wash 16 oz (57F – Cold Holding); Alfredo Sauce 46 oz (57F – Cold Holding). Operator volunteered disposing of said items. Operator called unit in for repair to Grande Air. They will be out today. Grande Air on premise during inspection repairing unit. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards on line. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on cooler door handle to the left of salad station **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed doors on reach in cooler on cook line broken and exposed insulation **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed walk in floor soiled **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed long handled tongs on fry basket. Observed tongs removed and put in dish. Operator also had a pan put out to store utensils in on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board on served line. Observed operator removing the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed red microwave with food debris baked on inside. Observed server cleaning out microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in reach in cooler with fish and chicken stored in drawers
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in bar at hand washing sink. Observed operator print and hang up at sink **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored with handles down in baskets instead of up. Observed dishwasher put said silverware in dish to re wash and store correctly. Observed silverware come out of dish stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink in dish area with a very slow drain. Observed dishwasher plunging the drain and clearing drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster without drain line attached.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and panko in containers without labels to identify. Observed Chef putting labels on them. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.