The Rendezvous Family
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited The Rendezvous Family six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
Restaurants in Palm Harbor average 74, so The Rendezvous Family trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Chilled display case by front counter not on plans Reach in cooler next to chilled display case not listed on plans. Hand wash sink and mop sink in ware washing area placed in incorrect positions. Electric Grill is on top of prep area not across from it. Next to prep area is reach in cooler that is not listed on plans. Hand wash sink placed incorrectly. It should be on the wall next to the reach in cooler and prep area. Not behind the front counter. Electric freezer is placed where electric grill is labeled on floor plans. There is no electric refrigerator behind counter. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handwashing sink in ware washing area. Provided customer with handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil unlabeled. Operator labeled squeeze bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of oven. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
67
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Owners are the only employees. No food handlers trainings observed at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: No proof for Sam, who has worked at the establishment for over 7 months. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg plant dish prepared 2 days prior with no date mark. Operator added date to egg plant. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner has exam scheduled for May 29th. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Owners are the only employees. No food handlers trainings observed at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator with paper form of employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
61
Dec 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor. Discussed the need to store food a minimum of 6" off the floor.
08B-38-4
95
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Rendezvous Family last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Rendezvous Family on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does The Rendezvous Family compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
The Rendezvous Family most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has The Rendezvous Family's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Rendezvous Family have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Rendezvous Family 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 The Rendezvous Family inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Rendezvous Family is inspected around two times per year on average.
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