R G's Bookmark Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, R G's Bookmark Cafe has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 31, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Largo restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Water activity leaking from large three door freezer dry storage area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Three door reach in freezer leaking from bottom. Moped up during inspection.
36-22-4
90
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary wiping cloth solution 500+ppm owner replaced now 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back glass reach in cooler potato salad (49F - Cold Holding) Owner moved to other reach in fridge internal temp was 50 degrees **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Panini press soiled Cut tomatoes slicer soiled Air fryer soiled Ice cream scoop soiled Slicer soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most handles throughout
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand for reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris outside of containers
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler bottom have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Back glass
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in reach in freezer no covered. Employee covered during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
47
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in reach in freezer no covered. Manager put lid on. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
90
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini presses soiled Cutting Board soiled Ice cream shake machine soiled Air fryers soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Back reach in cooler bottom shelf rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On the deli cooler cutting board.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream with no lid.
08B-12-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Deli cooler soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 was in front near ice cream machine. No chain on tank. Was chained in back of house. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. One for the ice cream front of house one for chicken nuggets back of house.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled reach in fridge near slicer and deli cooler.
23-03-4
55
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee engaging in food prep no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.soiled dry cloth in use at recutting board on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
90
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -observed accumulation of food particles in hand sink next to prep station at front counter
31A-11-4
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. -milk opened on 9/4/22 Discussed date marking with operator during time of inspection.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -sandwich press at front counter has accumulation of food residue -knives magnet at front counter has accumulation of food residue -stained cutting board at front counter **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -carpet like material used under plates at front counter
14-13-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at front counter
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at front counter
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven at front counter has accumulation of food residue
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in freezer at back storage area has accumulation of food residue -reach in freezer gasket at back prep area has accumulation of mold-Like residue -exterior of soda fountain nozzles have accumulation of food residue
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -at front counter
21-10-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed bag with apples over sliced cheese in class reach in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy during time of inspection.
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -at three compartment sink
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle at front counter
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was R G's Bookmark Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at R G's Bookmark Cafe on file is from Jan 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at R G's Bookmark Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at R G's Bookmark Cafe.
How does R G's Bookmark Cafe compare to other restaurants in Largo?
R G's Bookmark Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
Has R G's Bookmark Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at R G's Bookmark Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at R G's Bookmark Cafe 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 R G's Bookmark Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, R G's Bookmark Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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