Rufus Rib

1313 Sr 60 E, Lake Wales, FL 33853
American
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2023
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Rufus Rib, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 22, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Rufus Rib's record stops at Dec 22, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Restaurants in Lake Wales average 90, so Rufus Rib is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
95
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tempt at 80F. Employee replaced water and tempt at 137. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rufus Rib last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rufus Rib on file is from Dec 22, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Rufus Rib compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Rufus Rib most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Rufus Rib's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rufus Rib have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rufus Rib means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.