Rafaella to Go
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
61
Score
Rafaella to Go appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Hobe Sound restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
47
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey not in commercial packaging over lavash(unleavened bread) at tall reach in freezer. Raw shell eggs over cheese at sliding reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Allergy pills stored over flip top cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach in cooler: chicken stock (58F - Cold Holding); beef stock (58F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (60F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach in cooler: chicken stock (58F - Cold Holding); beef stock (58F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (60F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. For chlorine sanitizer at chlorine sanitizer buckets.
16-36-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. To go containers and to go bags stored in toilet room. Advised operator to remove to go food storage containers and bags from toilet room.
25-18-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pasta fagioli, mushroom soup and butternut squash soup missing expiration date at customer self service cooler. Educated operator on minimum labeling requirements. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Advised operator to ensure chlorine sanitizer is between 50-100ppm.
21-07-4
43
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle 200+ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw bacon over cooked potatoes and meatballs reach in cooler on cook line. Raw shrimp and fish not in commercial packaging over cheese and French fries at reach in freezer. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On back dock with hose attached.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked short rib, potatoes and chicken made 8/17 not date marked. Advised operator to date mark products.
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Soups and spinach dip do not include package date or address information. Educated operator on proper labeling requirements for customer self service products. Operator dated products. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
52
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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 fish over cooked pork in 2 door refrigerator in prep area. Operator removed fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
74
Jun 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rafaella to Go last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rafaella to Go on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rafaella to Go?
Across the inspection record, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rafaella to Go.
How does Rafaella to Go compare to other restaurants in Hobe Sound?
Rafaella to Go most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Hobe Sound average of 79.
Has Rafaella to Go's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rafaella to Go have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rafaella to Go means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Rafaella to Go inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rafaella to Go is inspected around three times per year on average.
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