Rainbow Café
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
50
Score
Rainbow Café appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Rainbow Café's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline handled personal phone, then put on gloves without washing hands. Inspector stopped the employee and had him wash hands and put on new gloves before proceeding to handle food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
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. Establishment has no proof of current food handler training for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. One employee working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Manager had the employee read and sign the health reporting agreement during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Some state approved employee training expired and/or no proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. One employee working in kitchen and handling food without proof of rood handler training. Manager stated the employee was hired 04/12/2025. 2. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler training certificate expired on 01/16/2026.
53B-02-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster sitting directly on soil. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink cup stored on shelf at kitchen entrance directly beside and above boxes containing single-use condiments. Manager removed the drink cup from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's phone stored on shelf directly beside single-use trays and directly above refrigerated make-table at cookline. Employee removed the phone from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 1. Unsealed MDF shelving near kitchen entrance. 2. Unsealed plywood inside walk-in cooler.
14-47-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Hole in window screen on backdoor of kitchen.
36-60-5
50
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well testing report unavailable upon request. **Repeat Violation**
27-02-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall at front counter above candy shelf soiled with dust. 2. Floor in dry storage room soiled with dirt and leaves.
36-50-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster sitting directly on ground. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
82
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched personal phone with gloved hand, changed gloves, then handled clean utensils and continued preparing food without first washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and had them wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to prepare food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced cheese in zip bag with date mark of 10/15 inside reach-in cooler near walk-in. Manager discarded cheese during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building near rear entrance.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at pizza make-table stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test kit for three-compartment sink expired 01/2022.
16-37-1
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. One new employee working in kitchen without food handlers certificate and not informed of their health reporting duties. Inspector provided manager with a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at pizza make-table heavily scored.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. One employee behind front counter inside kitchen eating a candy bar.
12B-02-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle and dumpster on-site not on a nonabsorbent pad.
33-23-4
41
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took money from a customer and proceeded to scoop popcorn without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Inside reach-in cooler in back storage on near walk-in freezer: cheese sauce with date mark of 2/4, cheese with date mark of 1/28. Stop sales issued.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler in back storage on near walk-in freezer: cheese sauce with date mark of 2/4, cheese with date mark of 1/28. Stop sales issued.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner stored on shelf in dry storage room near kitchen entrance above sports drinks. Employee moved glass cleaner to bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Hammer stored on shelf in dry storage room near kitchen entrance above sports drinks. Employee moved hammer to bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
43
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rainbow Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rainbow Café on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rainbow Café?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rainbow Café.
How does Rainbow Café compare to other restaurants in Dunnellon?
Rainbow Café most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunnellon average of 72.
Has Rainbow Café's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rainbow Café have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rainbow Café 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 Rainbow Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rainbow Café is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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