RALPH'S CHIEFLAND
15 E RODGERS BLVD, Chiefland FL 32626 · 352-493-9674
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in kitchen near front window. Two flies on conduit pipe beside bread rack.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food handler certificate expired
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand washing in prep area is next to meat slicer and a subject to splash from hand wash sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reaching freezer, gaskets soiled with food particles
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service takeout trays not inverted or protect. Employee inverted all the food trays
Jan 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle containing "Tylenol" stored kn shelf directly above ketchup packets in back of kitchen. Manager removed the medicine from the shelf during this inspection.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly flying in kitchen, near fryers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Single-use foam cup containing raw pooled eggs stored on top of refrigerated make-table. Employee removed and discarded the cup during this inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One ServSafe food manager certificare for C. Hunter expired on 10/22/2025.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Interior of ice machine door cracked.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One ServSafe food manager certificare for C. Hunter expired on 10/22/2025. No other other certified food manager available for establishment.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Five employees working in kitchen and handling food without a certified food manager present.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured stored behind the building.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Drywall on ceiling in kitchen peeling, near pickup window.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf in warewash area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in freezers throughout kitchen soiled with grease.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles of fountain machine at front counter soiled with lime-like substance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Coating on ceiling peeling near cookline.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust in back of kitchen, near exit door.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf in ware wash area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Interior of ice machine lid cracked.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around fountain machine nozzles at front counter soiled with mold-like substance.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on right side of cookline scratched her face with gloved hand, then scooped fries and handled single-use fry bags with same gloves hand. Manager had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work at cookline.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Employee at front counter scooped ice with a foam drink cup without handle. Employee dumped ice and scooped again with a handled ice scoop.
Food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Inside of ice machine door has large cracks and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large co2 tank not secured on back side of building.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drink cups and/or open soda cans on lower shelves of prep table beside food and/or single-use items. Manager had employees move all drink cups to a shelf away from food and single-use items during this inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster at driveway entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fountain machine at front counter soiled with dust, between dispensers.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in kitchen near front window. Two flies on conduit pipe beside bread rack.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handwash sink at front window.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured behind building.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint peeling on ceiling beside air vent close to cookline.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on shelf near ice machine beside takeout cup lids. Employee removed drink cup from 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 keys and hat on shelf near ice machine beside takeout cup lids. Employee removed personal items from shelf during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at front window soiled with mold-like substance.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White buildup on nozzles of fountain machine at front counter.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf in kitchen below grill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee smartwatch charging on top of wrapped straws at drive-through window. Employee removed watch from area during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Lighting on ceiling in center of kitchen soiled with dust. Wires near light in center of kitchen soiled with dust.
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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fountain machine nozzles soiled with white substance at front counter.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Brown co2 tank behind building not secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom missing covered waste receptacle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above make-table at cookline.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested plastic pans on shelf near three-compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic pan on shelf near three-compartment sink.
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.