Ruta Taina
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
58
Score
Ruta Taina appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other St. Cloud restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep room In warewashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
33-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot box door does not close on its own, operator is using bucket to brace door closed Hot box gasket torn **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer across from three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two on oven handle on cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In warewashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket and fan covers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front counter handwashing sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
58
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
32
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
37
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over raw beef at reach in cooler at storage area Raw shell eggs and raw turkey bacon stored over empanadas and cheese at white reach in cooler on cooks line
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board at cooks line and large white cutting board at prep area
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cooks line
36-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on container of sugar
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with flour and sugar **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused small ice machine and pull out drawer reach in cooler at storage area
33-31-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour stored in clear containers
02D-01-5
61
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Mold in sour cream
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat stored over cooked pork and cooked green bananas.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over empanadas in reach in freezer located by mop sink.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food kept on steam well for less than 4 hrs: Pork chop 104F, fried chicken 100F. Ask cook to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Debris on floor behind cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.Drain on hand sink located at kitchen entrance. Three other hand sinks available.
29-20-5
47
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling dry storage - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on make table Chest freezer gasket torn - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets walk in cooler Gaskets upright freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Have advisory in Spanish not English. Inspector sent copy **Corrected On-Site**
02B-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. Milk. Upright cooler in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink removed from dishwasher area. Operator will have installed in 7 days **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling dry storage
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on make table Chest freezer gasket torn
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in dining service area Inspector sent one to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets walk in cooler Gaskets upright freezer
23-03-4
55
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer gasket ripped. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: Gasket in poor repair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Area between fryers and front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: In poor repair. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
74
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruta Taina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruta Taina on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruta Taina?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ruta Taina.
How does Ruta Taina compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
Ruta Taina most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has Ruta Taina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruta Taina have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ruta Taina 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 Ruta Taina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruta Taina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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