Ruskin Inn

3113 E College Ave, Ruskin, FL 33570

American

Last inspected: May 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Ruskin Inn has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on May 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Ruskin restaurant scores 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. 2 expired food handler certifications.

53B-14-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.

12B-13-4

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

6 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

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. Eggs in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

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. Sent to operator T time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

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. Employee signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at 3 Compartment Sink.

41-17-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-49-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven.

22-08-4

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia.

16-37-1

02C-03-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups stored on floor. Operator removed off floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in freezer.

08B-49-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler.

12B-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruskin Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ruskin Inn on file is from May 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ruskin Inn?

Across the inspection record, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ruskin Inn.

How does Ruskin Inn compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?

Ruskin Inn most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Ruskin average of 75.

Has Ruskin Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ruskin Inn have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ruskin Inn 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 Ruskin Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ruskin Inn is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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