Ragu
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
64
Score
Ragu appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Palmetto restaurant, which scores around 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Meat sauce (115F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it was out for approximately 30min. Operator placed it back on the stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw veal stored over ready to eat butter in their reach in cooler. Operator moved the veal. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet cloth stored under their cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go boxes not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing beef on the counter. Operator placed it in a cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
64
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over Parmesan cheese. Owner moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters expired 7/10/24.
29-28-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in front chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken parm patties uncovered in freezer. Owner covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of frozen meatballs thawing on counter. Owner placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a bag of raw chicken stored above cooked lasagna in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Informed the operator to make his sanitizer sink and he called his company. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple containers of medicine stored next to and above food prep areas in the kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed more there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 still frozen commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish placed into the reach in cooler to thaw without being removed from its package. Operator opened up the fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
55
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed burn gel and peroxide next to syrup and spices on small shelf in kitchen. Manager removed food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed lasagna 50F, and eggplant parmigiana in far left double door reach in cooler. Operator relocated to walk in cooler. I it running at 50F ambient. Operator turned unit control down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hot water faucet not operating on hand sink in kitchen.
29-08-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on single glass door reach in cooler fan.
36-50-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed wet towel in bottom left side of 2 door reach in cooler near pizza ovens.
29-49-6
64
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front kitchen handsink. No paper towels in mens restroom. Owner replenished. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pairs of tongs on oven door, owner removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee clothing on food prep table. Owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Observed some employees with no written plan.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved blue cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef wearing iwatch and bracelets. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles on food line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
82
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ragu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ragu on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ragu?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ragu.
How does Ragu compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Ragu most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has Ragu's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ragu have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ragu 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 Ragu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ragu is inspected around three times per year on average.
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