Rum Bay Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
58
Score
Rum Bay Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 16 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Rum Bay Restaurant's latest score of 58 falls below the Florida average of 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white and yellow cutting boards stained with food stains. Observed Chef throwing away cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in server ally soiled with tea/coffee stains. Observed server cleaning hand washing sink in. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in multiple locations in kitchen and bar, torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Iced tea / Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed soda gun at far end of bar, with black mold like substance. Observed operator cleaning soda gun properly. **Corrected On-Site**
22-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed flour scoop stored on top of container with a box stored over container, and scoop touching box. Observed Chef remove and put into dish to rewash and store properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-04-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside tops of microwaves soiled with dried on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in, stand up freezer,gasket soiled with debris. Observed chef cleaning gasket properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed shield on inside of ice machine with some slight black mold like substance. Observed operator cleaning shield. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and yellow cutting boards with groove marks throughout. Observed chef throwing away cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
58
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Sep 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade. Observed operator removing can opener and putting it into dish. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in coolers and freezers with some food build up on them. Observed operator have an employee clean all handles . **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on reach in freezer and reach in cooler on cook line with torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer with food debris on it. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
May 2, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish behind cooked shrimp at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to time abuse. Observed milk not date marked and had the expiration date of 04/22/2024 at Reach in Cooler. Operator discarded the food item. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw calamari 57F and raw Fish 55F at Reach in Cooler. Operator placed in freezer unit to bring the temperature to 41F or below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-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 milk not date marked and had the expiration date of 04/22/2024 at Reach in Cooler. Operator discarded the food item. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar. Operator cleaned the soda gun. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed much food debris at ware washing area handwash sink. Educated the operator to be only used for handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent above kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple employee food items at Reach in Cooler not identified and segregated. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at frontline Reach in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at equipment handle at cookline. Operator removed the tongs to proper and safe location above the grill on shelf. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled behind soda nozzles at wait station. Operator cleaned the non-food surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water standing in chest reach in cooler at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled underneath the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste linen at bar. Operator connected the waste line as it was on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching ice at ice bin at bar. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
22
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following temperature abuses: Raw Grouper 4lbs (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Cod Fish 4lbs (48F -Cold Holding);Raw Chicken 4 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Calamari4 lbs (50F - Cold Holding); Egg Wash 16 oz (57F - Cold Holding); Milk Wash 16 oz (57F - Cold Holding); Alfredo Sauce 46 oz (57F - Cold Holding). Operator volunteered disposing of said items.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following temperature abuses: Raw Grouper 4lbs (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Cod Fish 4lbs (48F -Cold Holding);Raw Chicken 4 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Calamari4 lbs (50F - Cold Holding); Egg Wash 16 oz (57F - Cold Holding); Milk Wash 16 oz (57F - Cold Holding); Alfredo Sauce 46 oz (57F - Cold Holding). Operator volunteered disposing of said items.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves with no hand washing's
12A-07-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels covering cut fruit in bar. Observed paper towel being removed, fruit being taken down to proper level and lid being used properly **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on menu or hung up in restaurant. Observed operator printing up sign and posting through out restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains and black mold like substance on them on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in dish area being used as a dump sink. Observed dish washer cleaning out sink and was educated on not to use as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area. Observed operator replacing paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed chest cooler in bar with accumulation of rust inside.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on shield inside ice machine. Observed server cleaning on shield. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on back side/ underneath with debris on them through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pitchers and measuring cups not inverted. Observed dishwasher inverting items **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with drawers not holding temperature. Observed the following temperature abuses: Raw Grouper 4lbs (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Cod Fish 4lbs (48F -Cold Holding);Raw Chicken 4 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Calamari4 lbs (50F - Cold Holding); Egg Wash 16 oz (57F - Cold Holding); Milk Wash 16 oz (57F - Cold Holding); Alfredo Sauce 46 oz (57F - Cold Holding). Operator volunteered disposing of said items. Operator called unit in for repair to Grande Air. They will be out today. Grande Air on premise during inspection repairing unit. **Corrected On-Site**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards on line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on cooler door handle to the left of salad station **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed doors on reach in cooler on cook line broken and exposed insulation **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed walk in floor soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed long handled tongs on fry basket. Observed tongs removed and put in dish. Operator also had a pan put out to store utensils in on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board on served line. Observed operator removing the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed red microwave with food debris baked on inside. Observed server cleaning out microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer in reach in cooler with fish and chicken stored in drawers
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in bar at hand washing sink. Observed operator print and hang up at sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored with handles down in baskets instead of up. Observed dishwasher put said silverware in dish to re wash and store correctly. Observed silverware come out of dish stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink in dish area with a very slow drain. Observed dishwasher plunging the drain and clearing drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster without drain line attached.
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and panko in containers without labels to identify. Observed Chef putting labels on them. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
14
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee drying hands on soiled bar towel instead of paper towels
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with build up of debris on it.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in server station being used as a dump sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar hand washing sink. Observed Manager replacing paper towels at sink in bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in doors through out kitchen with food debris on it.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed a basket of spoons and a basket of forks stored in server area stored handles down not up. Observed Manager removing them and taking them to dish to be washed and sanitized again. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooves in cutting board by can opener in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed handle missing on reach in cooler as you walk into kitchen on left side with handle missing and duck tape on it.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle missing on reach in cooler as you walk into kitchen on left side with handle missing and duck tape on it.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets torn and with accumulation of black mold like substance on them through out kitchen
14-10-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed along edges of walls in kitchen, food build up on floors.
36-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed silver metal bowl on drying shelf with a cut (broken) / split on lip of container. Observed Manager removing and throwing bowl away **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler down stairs with food stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash and equipment on ground around trash compactor.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice bin at server station touching ice. Observed ice scoop removed, washed and sanitized. Observed ice being taken out and replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed bar towel sitting on bar not stored in sanitizer bucket. Observed Manager removing towel and storing in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
35
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Apr 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee at cookline touching buns with bare hands. Educated the operator. Operator discarded the bread. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insect repellent spray on top of Dish Machine. Operator placed at a proper and safe location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at cold side water faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at frontline Make Table. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and wait station handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent above cookline. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin at bar. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bar. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk in Cooler on 2nd floor. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind 3 compartment sink at ware washing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar area entrance. **Warning**
29-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rum Bay Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rum Bay Restaurant on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rum Bay Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rum Bay Restaurant.
Has Rum Bay Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rum Bay Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rum Bay Restaurant 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 Rum Bay Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rum Bay Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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