Rock Inn Restaurant

2112 2 Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221

American

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Rock Inn Restaurant has been inspected five times since 2022. Rock Inn Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 21, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Palmetto restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exterior kitchen door bottom left and right.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Oh cracked/missing floor tile in front storage room.

36-17-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils stored handles down. Owner flipped utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2022 license posted.

50-09-4

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-23.

50-17-3

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on left side of rear exterior kitchen door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single use cups stored on the floor.

25-05-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled in dry storage area.

02D-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on flip top cooler in kitchen.

14-09-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior door with no self closer installed.

35B-03-4

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-04-5

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. Observed no employee reporting forms present. Inspector will email. **Warning**

11-26-1

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. Observed no clean up sign in place. Inspector will email. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips on site. **Warning**

16-37-1

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. Observed no employee food handler training for any food handler employees. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in employee restroom. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Oct 24, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rock Inn Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rock Inn Restaurant on file is from Aug 21, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rock Inn Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rock Inn Restaurant.

How does Rock Inn Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?

Rock Inn Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palmetto average of 83.

Has Rock Inn Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rock Inn Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rock Inn Restaurant 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 Rock Inn Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rock Inn Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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