Rainbows End Golf Club
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
55
Score
Rainbows End Golf Club has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Dunnellon average 72, so Rainbows End Golf Club trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored directly on top of cutting board at refrigerated make-table. Manager removed the chemical from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment lacking at least one certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen completely full of bottles. Employee removed all bottles from the sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Five co2 tanks not secured in back if kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box containing tea stored directly on floor in bar area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Two outdoor trash cans without lids near golf carts.
33-15-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeve of single-use foam trays stored directly on floor in kitchen.
25-05-4
55
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. 29 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen beside reach-in cooler near back door of kitchen. 2. Five rodent droppings on shelf in kitchen directly beside condiments near coolers in back of kitchen. 3. 11 rodent droppings inside cabinet in bar area below fountain machine directly beside single-use cups and lids. Manager cleaned and sanitized all areas during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention devices missing at three spigots and/or hose connections on exterior of building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package of raw shell eggs stored on shelf inside reach-in cooler directly above bag containing shredded cheese. An employee moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door soiled with mold-like substance in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink in bar area. Employee replenished the towels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well testing report from within 12 months unavailable. **Repeat Violation**
27-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to top of three lids on clean dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured in back of kitchen.
51-11-4
43
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025. Establishment is in operation and serving food during this inspection. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention devices missing at two spigots on side of building.
29-34-4
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. Open package of ham missing date mark on shelf inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager unsure when the ham was opened and voluntarily discarded it during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine lid soiled either mold-like substance in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well testing report from within 12 months unavailable.
27-02-4
55
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Nonfood-grade "Sherwin Williams" 5-gallon bucket used as ice bucket on top of ice machine. Manager removed bucket from kitchen during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained with orange substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small pool of standing water inside both reach-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Cobweb in corner of ceiling in kitchen near entrance. 2. Floor under equipment and shelving snide kitchen soiled with dirt and/or debris.
36-50-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee's personal chicken stored on top shelf of reach-in cooler, above bags of shredded cheese intended for customers. Manager moved personal food to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
67
Jul 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance: pork (51F - Cold Holding). Pork in zip bag sitting on top of pans above safe load limit. Manager stated the pork was stored inside the unit this way overnight. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance: pork (51F - Cold Holding). Pork in zip bag sitting on top of pans above safe load limit. Manager stated the pork was stored inside the unit this way overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan of chili with date mark of 02/04 in top of make-table at kitchen entrance. Manager stated the dates they use on product is when the product should be discarded. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded chili during this inspection.
01B-28-5
64
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. White board cleaner on top of ice machine. Dishwasher rinse aid stored on shelf over tuna. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in kitchen area: raw ground beef stored on shelf over portioned bag of chili.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemicals and towels in sink at bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Female employee washed hands in triple sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Stick of butter over make table.
08B-49-4
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. Battery charger on shelf over cases of beer in kitchen area.
42-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hats on wall over utensils.
40-06-5
52
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rainbows End Golf Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rainbows End Golf Club on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rainbows End Golf Club?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rainbows End Golf Club.
How does Rainbows End Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Dunnellon?
Rainbows End Golf Club most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunnellon average of 72.
Has Rainbows End Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rainbows End Golf Club have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rainbows End Golf Club 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 Rainbows End Golf Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rainbows End Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants