RUSTY'S RAW BAR & GRILL
20041 S TAMIAMI TRL #9, Estero FL 33928 · 239.390.0123
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in the kitchen next to the ice machine due to the fact the sink is in disrepair.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 #10 can dented pineapple slices.. operator segregated can to return.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used in bulk in use rice bin.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles on the cookline missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink next to the ice machine not secured on the wall.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on the exterior of the walk in cooler.
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed orange slimy substance on the interior of the ice machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's room door not self closing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on reach in cooler and freezer doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vents soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around perimeter of the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves on cook line, rack nest to walk in cooler and can reach with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed exterior of walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Observed bartender at bar place limes on the rims of drinks with their bare hand. Operator discarded drink and educated operator regarding proper handling of ready to eat food.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in the kitchen next to the ice machine due to the fact the sink is in disrepair.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed orange slime like substance on metal ice chute inside the ice bin.
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 grouper thawed in factory processed packaging.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no beard guard.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment and shelving in the itches area.
Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of oysters on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing from the men's room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door, observed dust like substance on the shelves above the make tables on the cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink next to the ice machine is not secured to the wall although it is still connected to the plumbing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish machine area soiled with food debris like substance.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees handling food with no beard guards
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door, observed dust like substance on the shelves above the make tables on the cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish machine area soiled with food debris
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart and mop bucket obstructing access to hand sink next to ice machine. Operator moved cart and bucket.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in bulk rice bin. Operator moved bowl.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees handling food with no beard guards
In-use utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed metal ice cream like scoop between the wall and the hand sink on the right side of pass window. Operator moved scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed buildup of food debris in right microwave on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled with food debris. Observed build up of grease and food debris on can rack next to storage shelf left of the single door stand up reach in freezer on the cookline. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door, observed dust like substance on the shelves above the make tables on the cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish machine area soiled with food debris.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior bin of the ice machine. Operator cleaned while inspection was in process.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease/dust.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working with food with no beard guards.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.observed handwashing sign missing in the ladies rest room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in door gaskets. Observed side of stand up reach in freezer soiled with grease and the shelves above the cookline with a dust like substance.
Mar 4, 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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Water softener not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on water filter with the date of the most recent filter change.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no beard guards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on the cook line next to reach in freezer and above work top coolers.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holster with buildup of syrup/ slime/ mold like substance.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with buildup of food debris under equipment and along walls in kitchen and bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves above cook line with build up of dust like substance, observed sauce shelf next to walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and walk in cooler outside walls soiled with food debris.
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.