RUSTY HOOK TAVERN
805 DONALD ROSS RD, Juno Beach FL 33408 · 3523452674
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1 2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,540
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024020076 | Mar 14, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | $440 |
| 2--2024001522 | Dec 14, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 | $700 |
| 2--2023015230 | Feb 15, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over salami - all not commercially packaged in one door freezer at cook line; stored properly
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Salmon over mixed greens in cooler at cook line; stored properly
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over raw fish in cooler at cook line Stored properly
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. Mahi no longer frozen in cooler at cook line; removed from packaging
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - mushroom soup (44F - Cooling) operator states held in walk in cooler overnight in a covered container never reaching 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - mushroom soup (44F - Cooling) operator states held in walk in cooler overnight in a covered container never reaching 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary >400ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled sanitizing bucket in hand sink - instructed employee on hand sink policies.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing for quaternary ammonia test strips.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At microwave station - operator removed phone.
Aug 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil liquid gels container on top of microwave - operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Large make table - raw beef in top unit over cooked sausage - operator moved beef to lower unit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink - at kitchen hand sink - operator provided.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket a top of ice machine not inverted.
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. Educated operator about the thawing procedures for reduced oxygen packaged fish.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies bathroom.
Mar 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler uncooked pasta stored in same container as raw fish, raw pork and open bag of raw shrimp, operator discarded uncooked pasta. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler uncooked pasta stored in same container as raw fish, raw pork and open bag of raw shrimp, operator discarded uncooked pasta. See stop sale
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At front counter reach in cooler container of open milk operator states milk opened more than 48 hours,operator date marked,Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At back of house hand washing sink used to store clean buckets,operator removed.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen clear plastic bowl being used as a scoop in container of flour, operator removed.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler multiple cases of soda and beverages stored on floor.
Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler Tuna salad not covered, operator covered,Repeat ViolationCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage; 1-#10 can of tomatoes and 1-#10 can sauerkraut dented in dry storage. Operator removed cans.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed sever handling clean cups against her clothes. Advised operator to clean and sanitize cups again.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1 2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line Raw shell eggs stored above sauces Raw smoked salmon over sauces Operator stored properly
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Inside reach in freezer Raw tenderized beef over raw salmon Inside walk in cooler Raw sausage over raw whole muscle beef Operator stored properly
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At reach in cooler against wall in kitchen; pickled onions had no label, per operator, onions were prepared 12 05 23. Operator discarded product.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held agreater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on flip top cooler double pan Raw steak (51F-cold holding ) per operator stored overnight. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held agreater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on flip top cooler double pan Raw steak (51F-cold holding ) per operator stored overnight. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. At reach in cooler on cook line; deli ham (46F- Cold holding)butter(76F- cold holding), cooked potatoes (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator product stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved items to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of convection oven fried onions (76F - Hot Holding) per operator stored approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to time control. Operator have time control procedures but document is blank. Advised operator to fill document.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed procedures to operator
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On cook line diced tomatoes at 9:39am(48F cooling) since 20 minutes ago, at 11am (47F cooling At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Breakfast menu, nova salmon, Benedict's. Lunch and dinner menu. Tuna poke
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Operator provided
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside walk in cooler multiple items like sauces with no date mark. Per operator all items prepared 2 days ago. Advised operator to date mark items
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Several boxes throughout the restaurant inside walk in cooler, dry storage like case of chicken, sauces. Advised operator to stored properly
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