Rustys Raw Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Rustys Raw Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2022. Rustys Raw Bar & Grill was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Rustys Raw Bar & Grill trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator replenished sanitizer. Second test Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed open, operating and selling food with an expired business license
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Near dishwasher, observed Hand washing sink blocked by dirty dishes
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several tags with no date mark
01C-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dry storage room, observed tiles missing from floor.
36-17-5
58
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of cheese sauce in store room. Operator removed can. **Warning**
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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will send glasses to kitchen dishwasher until technician repairs machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler observed five packages unopened, thawed raw grouper in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Near dishwasher, observed stainless steel polish in food prep area. operator moved polish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area, observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of cheese sauce in store room. Operator removed can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-20-4
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. In reach in cooler observed five packages unopened, thawed raw grouper in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
41
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser located on food prep table in back of kitchen. Operator removed and placed in designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Outside bar has approximately 15-20 bees flying in area. Operator states they have just started congregating in area this morning. Advised operator to make any and all attempts to deter bees out of area, including removing any and all items that may attract bees. **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to dishwasher. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind inside bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at sink next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Located in kitchen, on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found on grill, standing water measured 115F degrees, containing in use utensils. Operator advised that utensils kept in standing water needs to be at least 135F. Operator heated water to above 135F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
52
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
47
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Observed ice machine top still needs cleaned. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle used in sauces and pico de gallo on cook line. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating to remove from package before thawing, thawed and still in package. Educated operator and operator removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in bottom of reach in freezer below steam tables.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of grill. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe in bar area leaking heavily.
29-11-4
70
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 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. Observed dish machine at 0ppm after running two times and priming, was not pulling sanitizer. Operator set up manual sanitation. Repeat 3/15/2022 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding) all under four hours per operator. Operator put on ice in walk in cooler for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with date last sold. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by bowels in it and trash can in front. Operator moved to allow access. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager for establishment. Certificates also in file cabinet that was damaged and are not in the establishment at his time. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Observed no proof of employee food handler training. Operator stated file cabinet got damaged with burst pipe, files are not in establishment at this time. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipes under hand wash sink in bar area leaking. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink closest to dish machine. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching pasta salad and coleslaw. Operator removed for cleaning and correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cup with no handle used to dispense salsa. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rustys Raw Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rustys Raw Bar & Grill on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rustys Raw Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rustys Raw Bar & Grill.
How does Rustys Raw Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Rustys Raw Bar & Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Rustys Raw Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rustys Raw Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rustys Raw Bar & Grill 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 Rustys Raw Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rustys Raw Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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