RAINBOW CAFÉ
19158 SW 81 PL RD, Dunnellon FL 34432 · 352 597 8484
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced cheese in zip bag with date mark of 10/15 inside reach-in cooler near walk-in. Manager discarded cheese during this inspection.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline handled personal phone, then put on gloves without washing hands. Inspector stopped the employee and had him wash hands and put on new gloves before proceeding to handle food.
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. Establishment has no proof of current food handler training for any employees.
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. One employee working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Manager had the employee read and sign the health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Some state approved employee training expired and/or no proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. One employee working in kitchen and handling food without proof of rood handler training. Manager stated the employee was hired 04/12/2025. 2. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler training certificate expired on 01/16/2026.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink cup stored on shelf at kitchen entrance directly beside and above boxes containing single-use condiments. Manager removed the drink cup from the shelf during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's phone stored on shelf directly beside single-use trays and directly above refrigerated make-table at cookline. Employee removed the phone from the shelf during this inspection.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster sitting directly on soil.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 1. Unsealed MDF shelving near kitchen entrance. 2. Unsealed plywood inside walk-in cooler.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Hole in window screen on backdoor of kitchen.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection 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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Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well testing report unavailable upon request.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster sitting directly on ground.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall at front counter above candy shelf soiled with dust. 2. Floor in dry storage room soiled with dirt and leaves.
Oct 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched personal phone with gloved hand, changed gloves, then handled clean utensils and continued preparing food without first washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and had them wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to prepare food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced cheese in zip bag with date mark of 10/15 inside reach-in cooler near walk-in. Manager discarded cheese during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building near rear entrance.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at pizza make-table stained.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test kit for three-compartment sink expired 01/2022.
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. One new employee working in kitchen without food handlers certificate and not informed of their health reporting duties. Inspector provided manager with a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at pizza make-table heavily scored.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. One employee behind front counter inside kitchen eating a candy bar.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle and dumpster on-site not on a nonabsorbent pad.
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.