Rusty Putter
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
58
Score
Rusty Putter appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Ave Maria average 84, so Rusty Putter trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 contact lettuce with bare hands. Discussed with employee proper glove use when handling ready to eat food. Operator discarded food.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in the kitchen next to the 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on storage rack next to the dishwasher.
16-46-4
74
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored above sliced tomatoes, operator moved raw tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed salad bar set up,with protective sneeze guard. Operator took salad bar down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not locate test strips for quaternary sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no Certified Food Manager present more than 7 employees currently working. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in refrigerator.
14-69-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawed in reach in refrigeration unit in original packaged labeled must remove from package before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between make table and stand up reach in refrigerator.
10-17-4
45
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device to check temperature of high temperature dish machine during the sanitation process.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck onto clean containers on storage shelf across from dish machine.
16-46-4
82
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black substance inside ice machine on ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with build up of food debris.
22-08-4
82
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cleaned pans were not allowed to air dry before stacking.
24-08-4
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. Observed box of plastic wrap on the floor next to server station. Operator moved to another locations. **Corrected On-Site**
25-25-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rusty Putter last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rusty Putter on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rusty Putter?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rusty Putter.
How does Rusty Putter compare to other restaurants in Ave Maria?
Rusty Putter most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Ave Maria average of 84.
Has Rusty Putter's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rusty Putter have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rusty Putter 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 Rusty Putter inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rusty Putter is inspected around three times per year on average.
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