Rainbow Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
27
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Rainbow Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 11 violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Rainbow Restaurant trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13-15 droppings in back storage area on sheet pans holding boxes/containers of dry goods **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -pasta salad dated 4/6 -coleslaw dated 4/3
01B-24-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 in cook area **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
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. -0 ppm, sanitizer was empty, operator replaced with new, still 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -chocolate pudding can heavily dented at the seam
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dry goods shelf -interior of microwave -interior of spray hose at dish machine -shelves in walk in cooler in establishment
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -microwave -gaskets on upright reach in cooler in kitchen -exterior of outdoor walk on cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door and door to outside coolers
35B-01-4
Basic - Grease heavily built up on exterior of grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior front and sides of fryers cabinet -shelf and container beside fryers -exterior of dry goods containers -ceiling fans are dusty -excessive dust build up by hot water heater
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. -under fryers
36-06-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
24-06-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -condensation from ice machine is drained through a pipe to the outside area by grease trap
28-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -4 in back storage area, 1 beside hot water heater, 2 by ice machine **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
27
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -at ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -walk in cooler shelves -interior of ice machine -interior of ovens on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -door of outdoor walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease heavily built up on exterior of grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinets -wall by dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); reach in cooler on cook line. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding), both on salad bar, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding);, reach in cooler on cook line, held more than four hours per operator.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -walk in cooler shelves -interior of ice machine -interior of ovens on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -at ice machine
29-28-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -sliced turkey stored next to employee food in each in refrigerator, operator moved employee food to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -door of outdoor walk in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -onions in outdoor walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Grease heavily built up on exterior of grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinets -wall by dish machine
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
43
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of apple slices.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick chill. Shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach on shelf with boxes of lemonade.operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink and hand washing sink Wall by cook line soiled. Wall by prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ingrid's container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Ho,es in the wall at three compartment sink.
36-24-5
47
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -coleslaw in outside walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -in women's restroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -main bin and at soda station **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: main bin **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -walk in cooler and walk in freezer dripping condensation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in coolers and reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -broccoli in walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
52
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. -chlorine 0 ppm Dish machine was not sanitizing properly on 3/29/24 and 10/27/23**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pancake batter (48F - Cold Holding); sausage link (46F - Cold Holding);; sausage patty (47F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved to reach in freezer and put on ice for quick chill. Recheck...pancake batter 44F, sausage link 41F, sausage patty 40 F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -coleslaw in outside walk in cooler
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef steak over raw pork in reach in cooler in kitchen.
08A-20-5
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 in front reach in cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. -by toasters
14-14-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -in women's restroom
27-16-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -walk in cooler and walk in freezer dripping condensation
28-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -main bin and at soda station **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -personal drinks on counter by condiments on front line
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in coolers and reach in coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -broccoli in walk in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust-by dish machine
36-27-5
23
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 48f, Sausage links 51f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Right side oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In warewash.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bread box.
23-03-4
58
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cooks line, and microwave over steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by cook line and walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in several areas in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen and storage area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in all walk in units. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelves soiled at all prep areas in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rainbow Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rainbow Restaurant on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rainbow Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Rainbow Restaurant.
Has Rainbow Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rainbow Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rainbow Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rainbow Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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