Rosewood Ranch
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
Rosewood Ranch appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Single-service articles improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Chiefland restaurants, the typical score is 72; Rosewood Ranch is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Container of soup labeled as "chicken breast" with date mark of 10/2025. Employee stated they have label was incorrect, but was unable to determine when the soup was cooked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open package of raw bacon stored on shelf above bread and canned sodas inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed the raw bacon from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on prep table soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwash sink at dish machine has no running hot or cold water. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or towels at several handwash sinks throughout kitchen, warewash, and front counter areas. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of soup labeled as "chicken breast" with date mark of 10/2025. Employee stated they have label was incorrect, but was unable to determine when the soup was cooked. Stop sale issued.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with algae and/or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to outside of 4 pans on clean dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing single-use foil pans and single-use containers stored directly on floor in dry storage area and at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foam and plastic trays not inverted on top shelf in kitchen.
25-06-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Open trailer full of bagged garbage beside dumpsters.
33-09-4
39
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1. One fly on prep table in kitchen, near back door. 2. One fly flying in kitchen near employee restroom.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag containing frozen raw chicken stored directly on top of package containing corned beef inside reach-in freezer in front lobby. Employee moved the raw chicken to another freezer during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Bottle containing milk missing"fast orange" hand soap stored on lower shelf of prep table directly beside plastic wrap. 2. Aerosol can containing heavy duty oven cleaner stored on shelf directly beside bag of bread in prep area. Employee moved both chemicals during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at red hose connection on backside of building, near smoker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
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. 1. One pan containing cream cheese with date mark of 9/20 on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Stop sale issued. 2. Opened package containing roast beef with date mark of 9/4 on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Stop sale issued.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of hot fudge and one can of black beans with large dents on sides of cans on rack in lobby near front counter.
01B-01-4
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. Dush machine chlorine 0ppm. Employee primed the machine, still 0ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer bucket and primed machine again, then chlorine 50ppm. Inspector instructed manager to sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Person in charge of washing dishes, who stated operating the dishwasher is her regular job duty, is unaware of how to test the chlorine in dish machine. Inspector educated employee during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal spoon stored down inside handwash sink at front counter. Inspector removed spoon from sink before washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels missing from several handwash sinks throughout establishment.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One Training Achievement Program food handler certificate expired on 10/02/2024. Manager stated the employee does still work at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around equipment along perimeter soiled with dood debris and/or dirt.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing single-use bowls and trays stored directly on floor in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with algae and/or mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Two ice scoops stored on top of visibly soiled ice machine outside back door of kitchen. Employee moved both ice scoops to the warewash area during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
19
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at grey hose connection at cookline. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at red hose connection on side of building, near back door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. In-use cutting board soiled with black substance. 2. Several cutting boards on clean dish rack stained black.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth and knife stored down inside handwash sink at prep area in kitchen. Employee removed items from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employees unable to locate chlorine test kit for dish machine or quaternary test kit for three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One Safe Food Handlers Corporation food handler certificate for Evelyn Johnson expired on 10/02/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Employee swept area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelving inside reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on visibly soiled ice machine. Manager moved the ice scoop to the warewash area during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Top of ice machine soiled with dust and/or green substance. 2. Lid on sugar bin at front counter soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to sides of several clean pans in clean dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing foil pans and single-use bowls stored directly on floor in dry storage room. Employee placed all items on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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. Two electric sanders stored on top of prep table in kitchen, above bins containing breading. Manager removed tools from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floors below equipment throughout kitchen soiled with dirt and/or food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Large quantities of unused equipment and furniture throughout establishment.
33-31-5
37
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Personal raw shell eggs in grocery bag on shelf above seasonings in kitchen. Manager removed eggs from shelf during this inspection. Raw shell eggs on shelf above bottles of milk inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to another area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at yellow hose connection in kitchen near handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler: honey butter (45F - Cold Holding); butter (46F x21 sticks); cheese cubes (45F, 45 - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F, 46F - Cold Holding); ham (45F, 45F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F, 46F, 46F, 46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F x5 bags - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler too warm. Manager stated all items were held inside unit nice their delivery on Wednesday, 08/02/2013. Manager called refrigeration maintenance during this inspection. Stop sales issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk-in cooler: honey butter (45F - Cold Holding); butter (46F x21 sticks); cheese cubes (45F, 45 - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F, 46F - Cold Holding); ham (45F, 45F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F, 46F, 46F, 46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F x5 bags - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler too warm. Manager stated all items were held inside unit nice their delivery on Wednesday, 08/02/2013. Manager called refrigeration maintenance during this inspection. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near back door. One fly in storage area near restrooms.
35A-02-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured near front entrance door.
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered wastebasket in women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches on floor in kitchen near back door. Three dead roaches on floor in kitchen near walk-in cooler door. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen near employee restroom. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near dish machine. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen near side entrance door. All dead roaches were cleaned up and discarded during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup inside reach-in freezer near kitchen entrance.
14-69-4
45
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Inspector instructed manager to sanitize dishes in the three-compartment sink until the dish machine is serviced. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection in kitchen near three-compartment sink. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection behind building near smoker.
29-34-4
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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit unavailable for dish machine upon request. **Repeat Violation**
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. None available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection unavailable upon request.
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of takeout containers stored directly on floor near front counter. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid and/or Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster lid open behind building. Dumpster behind building not on pad.
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of vinegar stored on floor in kitchen near shelf containing spices. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired in 2022. Current license not available upon request.
50-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several co2 tanks outside by front door not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two plastic pans not inverted on clean dish rack in kitchen near back door. Employee inverted pans during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing in women's restroom.
31B-04-4
32
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and handled clean pans without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
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. Dish machine, 0 ppm. Manager stated they would sanitize dishes in three compartment sink.
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored on shelf next to back door stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water bottle stored in hand washing sink at end of cook line. Manager removed bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Manager placed proper date on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf next to back door. Employee turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scrape panko bread crumbs in container located in dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table across from oven. Employee removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of BBQ sauce stored on floor across from fryers. Manager placed item on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. No lids on dumpster behind the building.
33-15-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rosewood Ranch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rosewood Ranch on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rosewood Ranch?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rosewood Ranch.
How does Rosewood Ranch compare to other restaurants in Chiefland?
Rosewood Ranch most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chiefland average of 72.
Has Rosewood Ranch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rosewood Ranch have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rosewood Ranch 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 Rosewood Ranch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rosewood Ranch is inspected around three times per year on average.
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