CHEERS AT RAINBOW SPRINGS
19330 SW 83 PL RD, Dunnellon FL 34432 · 7274100679
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pan containing spinach dip made in-house with date mark of 2/9a¿¿2/17. Manager added the proper date mark during this inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Employee in server station preparing salad with bare hands with painted and/or artificial nails. Employee was observed placing raw onions on top of a salad with bare hands. Stop sale issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pan containing spinach dip made in-house with date mark of 2/9a¿¿2/17. Manager added the proper date mark during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1. Two pans containing a total of 10 sealed packages of salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging on shelf inside walk-in cooler. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. 2. Employee in server station preparing salad with bare hands with painted and/or artificial nails. Employee was observed placing raw onions on top of a salad with bare hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. On prep table in server station: butter packets (67F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the butter has been stored at room temperature for approximately one hour and placed the butter into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. butter packets (67F 3:15, 49F 4:15 - Cooling) 2. At breading station at cookline: buttermilk (54F - Cold Holding). The buttermilk is stored in a pan at room temperature over a small pan containing ice. Employee at cookline stated the buttermilk wash was set up two hours prior. Inspector had employee add more ice to rapidly cool the buttermilk to 41F. buttermilk (54F 3:25, 35F 4:30 - Cooling)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan at cookline: french onion soup (118F - Hot Holding). Employee at cookline stated the soup has been held hot for approximately five hours. Employee stated he is unsure when it dropped below 135F and voluntary discarded the soup during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from spigot at back door of upstairs kitchen.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee in server station preparing salad with bare hands with painted and/or artificial nails.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door and deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink at cookline removed and replaced with breading station.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in wall of kitchen, near mop sink.
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. Two pans containing a total of 10 sealed packages of salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging on shelf inside walk-in cooler. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink in downstairs server station draining slowly.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents on duct near cookline soiled with dust. 2. Top portions of walls in warewash area soiled with dust and/or cobwebs.
Sep 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non foodgrade "Lowe's" bucket at upstairs ice machine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw steak stored on shelf directly above pan containing fully-cooked pasta inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw steak below the pasta during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on counter at cookline: buttermilk (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the buttermilk has been stored at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes and added ice around the buttermilk to cool to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Bottle of hand soap stored in table in down storage area directly beside box containing single-use lids and above cups. 2. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on counter directly beside pan of crackers in upstairs bar area. Manager removed both chemicals from the areas during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door and bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and laptop stored directly on top of cases of beer in upstairs kitchen. Manager removed all personal items from top of beer during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups in downstairs server station wet nested.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice in corner of walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on freezer door in baking area soiled with mold-like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-use foil trays not inverted on top shelf in baking area. Manager inverted the pans during this inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket quaternary 500+ppm. Manager diluted solution, then 200ppm.
Jan 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground raw sausage wrapped in plastic wrap stored on shelf directly above case of beer inside beer cooler in upstairs kitchen. Manager removed raw sausage from shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Employee vape pen stored on corner of prep table in downstairs storage room, above boxed soda syrups. Employee removed vape pen from table during this inspection. 2. Two spray bottles containing glass cleaner stored on shelf beside box of single-use takeout straws and pan of sugar packets below counter of upstairs bar. Manager removed all chemicals from area during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate and interior of lid inside ice machine soiled with brown substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal strainer stored down inside handwash sink in bar area. Manager removed strainer from sink during this inspection.
No soap, handwash sign, and/or paper towels/hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. Soap, towels, and handwash sign missing from downstairs bar. 2. No towels at handwash sink in upstairs prep area. Manager replenished soap and towels during this inspection.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Breading station at cookline right up against unshielded handwash sink. Manager moved table away from handwash sink during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table in server station rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler doors in downstairs bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of refrigerated make-table near cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar missing label on lower shelf of prep table in server station.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. 1. Pan containing tuna salad with date mark of 9/11non rolling rack inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated they make the tuna salad themselves. 2. Pan of meatballs with date mark of 9/11 on rolling rack inside walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing ground hamburger meat stored on shelf above box containing whole-intact beef inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved raw hamburger meat to shelf below the whole-intact beef during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1. Pan containing 6 reduced oxygen packages of tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen environment. Packaging does bare a label indicating that the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. 2. Pan containing 8 reduced oxygen packages of grouper completely thawed inside reduced oxygen environment. Packaging does bare a label indicating that the grouper must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan at room temperature in server station: butter packets (73F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the butter packets have been stored at room temperature for approximately one hour, then voluntarily discarded the butter packets during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank by fountain soda rack not secured. Manager placed a chain around the co2 tank during this inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket in server station not inverted. Manager inverted the ice bucket during this inspection.
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. 1. Pan containing 6 reduced oxygen packages of tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen environment. Packaging does bare a label indicating that the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued. 2. Pan containing 8 reduced oxygen packages of grouper completely thawed inside reduced oxygen environment. Packaging does bare a label indicating that the grouper must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters over fryers soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Exterior of ice machine in upstairs kitchen heavily soiled with dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside bottom of reach-in cooler near cookline.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Water draining slowly at hand wash sink at cookline.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Top of walls in warewash area soiled with dust and/or webs. 2. Wall beside and behind cookline soiled with grease. 3. Exterior of hood at cookline soiled with dust.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Open bowls containing buttermilk and breading on table directly beside handwash sink at cookline. Manager moved table away from handwash sink during this inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket in closet near server station.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher gauge in warewash area in the red.
Jan 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Dish machine upstairs chlorine 0PPM. Inspector had dishwasher prime machine, then 50ppm. Inspector had dishwasher resanitize dishes washed earlier today during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open box containing raw shell eggs stored on shelf above honey mustard and horseradish in upstairs prep area. Employee moved raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw chicken stored on shelf above pans containing raw shrimp and raw scallops. Employee moved raw chicken to another shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside steam table at cookline: gravy (130F - Hot Holding); green beans (128F - Hot Holding). Employee stated the items were heated this morning at placed into the steam table 90 minutes prior. Employee reheated both to over 165F during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach and can of paint stored on lower shelf beside takeout cups on prep table in downstairs dry storage area. Employee removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on upstairs prep table soiled with black substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored inside handwash sink in upstairs bar area. Manager removed bucket from sink during this inspection.
Aug 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Inside upstairs walk-in cooler: pan of raw beef stored above pan of cooked pasta on rolling rack. Employee moved pasta to above beef during this inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler in downstairs kitchen: container of shredded cheese with date mark of 8/20. Inside reach-in cooler in upstairs prep room: container of feta cheese with date mark of 08/16.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter in upstairs mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used as scoop inside bin of flour inside upstairs prep room.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in upstairs kitchen near large toaster oven. One dead roach on floor near back door inside upstairs warewash area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee earbuds on prep table in downstairs kitchen beside steam table and takeout cups. Employee removed earbuds from table during this inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor below grill in upstairs kitchen heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Two pans of chicken salad stored on shelf below box of unwashed peppers and box of unwashed mushrooms in upstairs walk-in cooler. Employee moved chicken salad to shelf above unwashed produce during this inspection.
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