RAINBOW RESTAURANT
704 E MYERS BLVD, Mascotte FL 34753 · 352.429.2093
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -1 in cook area
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026029881 | Apr 16, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $400 |
| 4--2026006617 | Oct 1, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $200 |
| 4--2018056660 | Sep 17, 2018 | Dec 11, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2018039857 | Jun 4, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dry goods shelf -interior of microwave -interior of spray hose at dish machine -shelves in walk in cooler in establishment
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. -under fryers
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -condensation from ice machine is drained through a pipe to the outside area by grease trap
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Equipment in poor repair. -microwave -gaskets on upright reach in cooler in kitchen -exterior of outdoor walk on cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door and door to outside coolers
Grease heavily built up on exterior of grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior front and sides of fryers cabinet -shelf and container beside fryers -exterior of dry goods containers -ceiling fans are dusty -excessive dust build up by hot water heater
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -chocolate pudding can heavily dented at the seam
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. -0 ppm, sanitizer was empty, operator replaced with new, still 0 ppm
Live, small flying insects found -1 in cook area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -pasta salad dated 4/6 -coleslaw dated 4/3
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13-15 droppings in back storage area on sheet pans holding boxes/containers of dry goods
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dry goods shelf -interior of microwave -interior of spray hose at dish machine -shelves in walk in cooler in establishment
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. -under fryers
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -condensation from ice machine is drained through a pipe to the outside area by grease trap
Dead roaches on premises. -4 in back storage area, 1 beside hot water heater, 2 by ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. -microwave -gaskets on upright reach in cooler in kitchen -exterior of outdoor walk on cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door and door to outside coolers
Grease heavily built up on exterior of grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior front and sides of fryers cabinet -shelf and container beside fryers -exterior of dry goods containers -ceiling fans are dusty -excessive dust build up by hot water heater
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -walk in cooler shelves -interior of ice machine -interior of ovens on cook line
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -at ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. -door of outdoor walk in freezer
Grease heavily built up on exterior of grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinets -wall by dish machine
Oct 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding);, reach in cooler on cook line, held more than four hours per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); reach in cooler on cook line. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding), both on salad bar, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -walk in cooler shelves -interior of ice machine -interior of ovens on cook line
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -at ice machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -sliced turkey stored next to employee food in each in refrigerator, operator moved employee food to bottom.
Equipment in poor repair. -door of outdoor walk in freezer
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -onions in outdoor walk in cooler
Grease heavily built up on exterior of grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinets -wall by dish machine
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of apple slices.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick chill. Shredded Cheese (52F - Cold Holding);
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach on shelf with boxes of lemonade.operator removed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ingrid's container. Operator removed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Ho,es in the wall at three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink and hand washing sink Wall by cook line soiled. Wall by prep area soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -coleslaw in outside walk in cooler
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -in women's restroom
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -main bin and at soda station
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -walk in cooler and walk in freezer dripping condensation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in coolers and reach in coolers
Stored food not covered. -broccoli in walk in freezer
Nov 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 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. -chlorine 0 ppm Dish machine was not sanitizing properly on 3/29/24 and 10/27/23
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef steak over raw pork in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -coleslaw in outside walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pancake batter (48F - Cold Holding); sausage link (46F - Cold Holding);; sausage patty (47F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved to reach in freezer and put on ice for quick chill. Recheck...pancake batter 44F, sausage link 41F, sausage patty 40 F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in front reach in cooler
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. -by toasters
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -in women's restroom
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -main bin and at soda station
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -walk in cooler and walk in freezer dripping condensation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -personal drinks on counter by condiments on front line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in coolers and reach in coolers
Stored food not covered. -broccoli in walk in freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust-by dish machine
Apr 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. 0 ppm.
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. -Cook topping eggs with cheese with bare hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sausage links 45f, Hashbrowns 45f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Lime scale buildup.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cook.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 48f, Sausage links 51f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Right side oven.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In warewash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bread box.
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.