Farmers Market Rest
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Farmers Market Rest 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Wet wiping cloth not stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Florida City restaurant scene, where the average is 66, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwash sink soiled with flour. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of beans removed from original container not labeled at shelve across soda machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers mahi, catfish, salmon. No parasite destruction. **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled near the microwave with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near the triple sink blocked with trash can. Manager moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice, case of water bottles, cases of juice stored on floor in kitchen. Manager stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door at cook line. Manager stored tongs properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwash sink soiled with flour. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole turkey sitting in water bath. As per operator for less than 15 minutes. No running water. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of beans removed from original container not labeled at shelve across soda machine. **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw gator in ziplock bags in reach in freezer above cookie dough. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 mahi filets fully thawed in ROP. Observed 11 grouper filets fully thawed in ROP. Operator discarded on site. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secure next to dry food rack.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several tiles with water damage in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 mahi filets fully thawed in ROP. Observed 11 grouper filets fully thawed in ROP. Operator discarded on site. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in next to microwave. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.
14-33-4
45
Mar 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Still observe. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Mar 20, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with pooled eggs stored above sausage inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef at 50°F inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was cooked last night. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef at 50°F inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was cooked last night. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked eggs stored inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container with pooled eggs not covered inside the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
41
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above sausage and beef inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed raw eggs at the bottom . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pasta and chicken date marked on 9/28. Employee discarded the food.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy with sausage (49 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside the reach in cooler. Employee opened the packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a beverage stored on preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish and shrimp inside the reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler located by the door.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed the cell phone stored in the preparation table and then engaged in food preparation without washing his hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed a container date marked on 2/25/2024 inside the reach in cooler. Operator was advised to change date once food is removed from freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed both scoop were missing the handle.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed a cell phone stored in the preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a few in the preparation table. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a wall in disrepair behind the 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Observed a wall in disrepair behind the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
90
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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.
11-27-4
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed food that was frozen date marked on 09/06. Operator placed a new label 10/05. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed roasted beef not date Marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was cooked 2 days ago. Operator date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish inside the reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered the food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wiping cloths on top of the preparation table. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled. Employee labeled the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed the missing ceiling tile. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a food storage container lid broken. Operator replaced the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a wall in disrepair behind the 3 compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's bathroom. Operator provided a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
45
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over gravy at reach in cooler. Operator moved the raw beef to the bottom part and moved the gravy to the top part. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shells eggs at ambient temperature at preparation table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator put the shells eggs under ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cheese placed in soiled cutting board. Operator moved the cheese to a clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside of hand wash sink. Operator moved the utensil to the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards soiled under preparation table. And can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pot no stored inverted under preparation table.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use utensil handle touching the grits at steam table. Operator moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up next to dishwasher machine.
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel at cutting board at preparation table. Operator moved the towel to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Farmers Market Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Farmers Market Rest on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Farmers Market Rest?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Farmers Market Rest.
How does Farmers Market Rest compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
Farmers Market Rest most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Florida City average of 66.
Has Farmers Market Rest's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Farmers Market Rest have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Farmers Market Rest means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Farmers Market Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Farmers Market Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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