Raising Canes

19705 S Dixie Hwy, Cutler Ridge, FL 33157

American

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Raising Canes has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Florida restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed at one of the unisex bathrooms.

32-11-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air dried across the 3 compartment sink**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer by the fryer.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine by the 3 compartment sink.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine by the 3 compartment sink.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed all plastic containers wet nesting by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled by the fryers.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler by the service window. Manager cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn by the hand wash sink in the middle of the kitchen.

14-12-4

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee at take out window handle money and serve drinks without washing hands before changing tasks.

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice bucket at hws located at front counter. Employee removed bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed underneath handle soiled located at kitchen area next to fryers.

23-24-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a 22 quart containers at warewashing area wet nesting. Manager removed containers to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Aug 8, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on plastic containers in ware washing area.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up at walk in freezer door next to light.

14-69-4

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 10, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jun 29, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the restrooms.

31B-02-4

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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the rests.

31B-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raising Canes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raising Canes on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raising Canes?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Raising Canes.

Has Raising Canes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Raising Canes have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Raising Canes 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 Raising Canes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raising Canes is inspected around three times per year on average.

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