MISS RACHELLS
1029 E OAK ST, Arcadia FL 34266 · 8639930055
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been broken away. Must be replaced and plumbed to sewage and have running water.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024069802 | Oct 3, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whipped butter at 55F on the food preparation table, operator stated out for 30 minutes, operator corrected putting the whipped butter on ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter at 55F on the food preparation table, operator stated out for 30 minutes, operator corrected putting the whipped butter on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the slicer blade and observed debris on the manual can opener in the kitchen.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed both quaternary strips that expired in 2020 and chlorine strips expired in 2019.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food preparation table near cook line, employee moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone on food preparation table near cook line, employee moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door and torn gasket on reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink in the kitchen, sent owner copy by email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container of shrimp on the table thawing, no running water, employee corrected.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of raw chicken over tubs of fruit filling and a case of raw hard shell eggs over a tub of pickles in the walk-in cooler, owner moved to different shelves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer had food debris on it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a pan of pasta noodles in reach in cooler in the kitchen asked operator stated made Thursday and operator put a date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on white guard in the ice machine, owner cleaned and sanitized.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in a pan of diced potatoes and a bowl in pan of diced ham on prep line, operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on walk in cooler door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket next to margarine squeeze bottle and bottle of margarine, operator moved to a different location.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed eggs over red onions in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed brown eggs stored over honey mustard in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on potato cutter and slicer blade guard.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed dust and black substance on ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed metal food pans stacked and wet nesting. Dishwasher seperated to dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2-3door reach in cooler units not working in preparation area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. Observed employee touching bread and bun with bare hand contact. Employee discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter 62F on counter in kitchen and for approximately an hour and half. Employee moved product to freezer. Discuss repeat with the operator.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Operator needs to completely fill out employee training forms and agreements.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed across bathroom area, CO2 tank not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 inch holes in the ceiling in dish room area and another hole by kitchen exit area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without a hair restraint. Employee added hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and oil on floor, back kitchen area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back kitchen room, shield missing over light.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the filters, also observed no drip pan on main hood. Observed fan with dust build up in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler, and observed employee drinks next to food in other areas of kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler and other parts of kitchen.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter on counter at room temperature (79F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on counter at room temperature (79F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Observed pooled egg on counter (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient air (65F - Cold Holding); egg wash (47F - Cold Holding); batter (71F - Cold Holding)all held on counter with ice only touching bottom of pans. Operator said put out 1 hour ago. May use until 2 pm then discard.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed slicer in storage area and no handsink available.
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/. Unable to verify plans. Plans submitted did not include full building utilized. Partial Plan submitted was not allocated to correct portion of building. Please resubmit remodel plan include all portions of building and allocate what is done/ prepped / each area is used for and all equipment is shown including table top slicers etc.
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Dish drying shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw sausage and chicken stored over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed whipped butter in walk-in dated 2qts 8/12/ and tomato gravy 1/2 pint dated 9/12, rice 1qt dated 9/13.see stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed whipped butter in walk-in dated 2qts 8/12/ and tomato gravy 1/2 pint dated 9/12, rice 1qt dated 9/13.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris in handles at clean dish storage drawers.
Cloth used used to line drying racks/ at dish dry area. shelves. Removed
Dish drying shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed pie cutter rusted. Plastic pans with chips and are no longer cleanable.
Equipment not properly air-dried - drying on solid sheet plastic with no proper air circulation.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink missing broken off outside back door.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed opened bag of washed shredded ready to eat carrots stored under crate of unwashed tomatoes in walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloth on counter at steamtable area. Placed in bucket.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed all buckets at cookline and front counter tested at 100ppm. Manager corrected to 200ppm.
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license 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/. Observed change of owner in place. New operators have not applied for change of owner through DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey (44F - Cold Holding); eggwash (45F - Cold Holding); pasta (46F - Cold Holding) reach in single door cooler at cookline. Operator turned unit setting from 39F to 34F to better hold temp while in rush. Food must cool to 41F within 4 hours. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. No cold water at handsink at dishwash area. Unable to fully wash hands for correct amount of time due to hot temperatures. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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/. New owner is adding kitchen equipment and dining area. Must complete a plan review with Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed damp cloth covering biscuits on steam table. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Priority: Basic
Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed rust and peeling paint on interior wall of walk-in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink destroyed in hurricane not replaced. Priority: Basic
Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Priority: Basic
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed waitstaff drop off dirty dishes then walk to window and pick up plated foods without washing hands. Employee was corrected by manager and washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed individual packets of butter held at room temperature for over 4 hours butter (72F - Cold Holding) see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual packets of butter held at room temperature for over 4 hours butter (72F - Cold Holding) see stop sale.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several cracked lexan pans in dry dish rack.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed old grease on top of receptacle and on ground around grease receptacle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has been broken away. Must be replaced and plumbed to sewage and have running water.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.