A Rae Rae's Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
23
Score
Inspectors have visited A Rae Rae's Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Fruitland Park restaurant, which scores around 80. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
7
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. -Grabbing fully cooked bacon with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Liquid egg 50f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill or place on time mark.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw shell eggs over heads of lettuce.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Advil over prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Fish breading container soiled from 04/04.
08B-27-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -In kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Soda syrup boxes in rear storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving under prep tables. -Under grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in freezer. -Prep cooler on cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over kitchen exit door.
36-36-4
23
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Butter packets. Operator determined correct time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ham 52f. Less than 4 hours, advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over cooked sausage links in prep cooler on cook line. -Raw sausage over lettuce in rear cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw pork chop over vegetables.
08A-02-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of toasters. -Exterior of fryers. -Under flat grill. -Shelf under steam tables. -Shelf by reach in freezer on cook line. -Prep cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Wait station cooler standing water. -Prep cooler on cook line. -Reach in cooler shelves on cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Soda syrup boxes in rear storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Throughout kitchen. -Rear dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Wait station glass cooler door cracked.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over rear kitchen entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Plastic shield.
22-20-5
39
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm. Operator refilled and rechecked 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over liquid margarine in rear 4 door cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Side entrance of kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Prep cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of lowboy cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all equipment. -On cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Glass door on wait station cooler cracked.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Coffee.
08B-12-5
45
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Class is scheduled for tomorrow. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
74
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Class is scheduled for tomorrow. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
74
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -In kitchen. Plumber is scheduled for repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in rear storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
64
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Hashbrowns 99f. Advised to reheat. Also sent TPHC form to operator. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut tomato 49f, Ham 52f, Sausage 52f. Less than 4 hours. -Beef patties 57f, Sausage 48f. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over cooked sausage. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw Philly meat over fries in rear white freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by table at front area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -In kitchen. Plumber is scheduled for repair. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -In kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in rear storage. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cooler gaskets. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Prep cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
26
Jun 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Handsink in kitchen.
29-11-4
95
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. DM Chl 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over guava pastry filling. Raw dressing over dressing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Potato slicer. -Slicer blade guard. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lettuce in front handsink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Glass door cracked on cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry storage.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Under flat grill. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Pepto stored over clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw shell eggs over heads of cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. -Open gallon of milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of flour.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Baker's Pride oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Rear storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Glass cooler door cracked.
14-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on cutting board.
40-06-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A Rae Rae's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A Rae Rae's Restaurant on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A Rae Rae's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at A Rae Rae's Restaurant.
How does A Rae Rae's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fruitland Park?
A Rae Rae's Restaurant most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Fruitland Park average of 80.
Has A Rae Rae's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at A Rae Rae's Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at A Rae Rae's Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is A Rae Rae's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A Rae Rae's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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