RAGU
336 8 AVE W, Palmetto FL 34221 · 7865618045
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed lasagna 50F, and eggplant parmigiana in far left double door reach in cooler. Operator relocated to walk in cooler. I it running at 50F ambient. Operator turned unit control down.
★ 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--2026027054 | Feb 26, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw veal stored over ready to eat butter in their reach in cooler. Operator moved the veal.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Meat sauce (115F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it was out for approximately 30min. Operator placed it back on the stove top to reheat.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet cloth stored under their cutting board. Operator removed it.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go boxes not inverted. Operator inverted them.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing beef on the counter. Operator placed it in a cooler.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed their right side fire exit door locked. Operator unlocked it.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over Parmesan cheese. Owner moved to bottom shelf.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters expired 7/10/24.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in front chest freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken parm patties uncovered in freezer. Owner covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of frozen meatballs thawing on counter. Owner placed under cold running water.
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple containers of medicine stored next to and above food prep areas in the kitchen. Operator removed them.
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 their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Informed the operator to make his sanitizer sink and he called his company.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a bag of raw chicken stored above cooked lasagna in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the bag.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed more there.
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 still frozen commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish placed into the reach in cooler to thaw without being removed from its package. Operator opened up the fish.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed lasagna 50F, and eggplant parmigiana in far left double door reach in cooler. Operator relocated to walk in cooler. I it running at 50F ambient. Operator turned unit control down.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed burn gel and peroxide next to syrup and spices on small shelf in kitchen. Manager removed food items to prevent cross contamination.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hot water faucet not operating on hand sink in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed wet towel in bottom left side of 2 door reach in cooler near pizza ovens.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on single glass door reach in cooler fan.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front kitchen handsink. No paper towels in mens restroom. Owner replenished.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee clothing on food prep table. Owner moved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pairs of tongs on oven door, owner removed tongs.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 some employees with no written plan.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved blue cutting board in kitchen.
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Owner moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Chef removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef wearing iwatch and bracelets.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles on food line.
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.