Reuben's
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Reuben's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Palm City restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, unlabeled spray bottle containing chemical, unlabeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael Blechman **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf with food. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
78
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
61
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at the back of the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
95
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked pasta. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen, mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
82
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed operator cracking raw shell eggs then touched plate to plate food. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel in direct contact with lettuce at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed paper towel and used deli paper. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders and raw shaved beef over bagels at reach in freezer. All products opened from commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Chemical spray bottle not labeled at chemical shelf. Advised operator to label all chemicals.
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large catering platters in dry storage area stored upright.
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean Spatulas and ladles stored in container with food debris.
24-06-4
45
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed breakfast potatoes at flat top grill no time mark. Per operator, out of temperature since 8am. Operator placed time stamp. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Observed Sausage gravy at walk in cooler no date marking. Per operator, opened 11/5 at approximately 6am. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
78
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented cans of sauerkraut found under prep counter. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags (thank you to go bag) used in direct contact with food (bagels) inside walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over home fries walk in, smoked salmon over dressings in walk in, raw chicken over rte potatoes reach in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. House made chicken soup prepped 4/5/23, exceeds 7 day limit. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy in steam well by flat top grill at 126F. Operator put on stove and reheated to 165F. Per operator product was stored for three hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen stored next to tea and above jams on front counter area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket 200+ppm. Informed operator concentration level should be between 50-100ppm. Operator changed solution and rechecked at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made salsa in walk in prepped 4/10/23. Operator put proper date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Emailing procedure to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Eggs, potatoes on floor walk-in. Informed operator all items need to be stored 6 inches off floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs inside pan of cooked pasta. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
22
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reuben's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reuben's on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reuben's?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Reuben's.
How does Reuben's compare to other restaurants in Palm City?
Reuben's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm City average of 81.
Has Reuben's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reuben's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Reuben's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Reuben's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Reuben's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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