RUTA TAINA
900 13 ST, St. Cloud FL 34769 · 407.715.2936
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Mold in sour cream
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016019919 | Apr 22, 2016 | May 19, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several throughout facility
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on hotbox near entrance to warewashing area Same hotbox door does not close, operator has stepladder pushed against it to keep it closed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment throughout facility and under three compartment sink
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer across from three compartment sink
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Last oven on cookline Oven in prep room near walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink next to kitchen entrance in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets and exteriors throughout Fan covers in walk in cooler Pipes on wall at end of cookline
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish shelves near three compartment sink
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink next to kitchen entrance inside kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leading from handwashing sink next to walk in cooler
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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/
No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep room In warewashing area
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Equipment in poor repair. Hot box door does not close on its own, operator is using bucket to brace door closed Hot box gasket torn
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer across from three compartment sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two on oven handle on cookline
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In warewashing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket and fan covers
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front counter handwashing sink
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork in walk in cooler Operator swapped order
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (118F - Hot Holding) made 1 hour prior per operator Operator set in oven to reheat
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/ Laiza issued 12-16-20
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to kitchen entrance In warewashing area In prep room
No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep room In warewashing area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. One on cookline
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Equipment in poor repair. Hot box door does not close on its own, operator is using bucket to brace door closed Hot box gasket torn
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor in prep room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer across from three compartment sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two on oven handle on cookline
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In warewashing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket and fan covers
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front counter handwashing sink
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot buckets holding plantains in walk in cooler and on cookline
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over deli ham in reach in cooler in warewashing area Operator moved ham to top shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork made 1 hour prior per operator (128F - Hot Holding) in hot box at end of cookline Operator put in oven to reheat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, tomato slicer in prep area Operator moved to three compartment sink to be cleaned
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup being used as scoop in container of flour in dry storage Operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table on cookline
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler under make table
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Several places throughout facility
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in warewashing area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two on cookline oven handles Operator removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under make table on cookline
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By bathrooms, mop sitting in bucket of standing water not in use
Jan 23, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over raw beef at reach in cooler at storage area Raw shell eggs and raw turkey bacon stored over empanadas and cheese at white reach in cooler on cooks line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board at cooks line and large white cutting board at prep area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cooks line
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on container of sugar
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with flour and sugar
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused small ice machine and pull out drawer reach in cooler at storage area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour stored in clear containers
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham,cheese,cut tomatoes and lettuce all temping between 50F-54F. Per operator it came from walk in to reach in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator put items in reach in fridge for temperature recovery
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Array of utensils in container at expedite window
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler across from fryers on cooks line is not keeping TCS food 41F and below
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Stock room floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer across from triple sink
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with flour
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at drive thru
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in drawers stored in storage room
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in clear container at drive thru Flour in clear container at dry storage
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Mold in sour cream
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat stored over cooked pork and cooked green bananas.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over empanadas in reach in freezer located by mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food kept on steam well for less than 4 hrs: Pork chop 104F, fried chicken 100F. Ask cook to reheat to 165F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Debris on floor behind cooking equipment.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.Drain on hand sink located at kitchen entrance. Three other hand sinks available.
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling dry storage
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on make table Chest freezer gasket torn
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets walk in cooler Gaskets upright freezer
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Upright cooler in dry storage
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink removed from dishwasher area. Operator will have installed in 7 days
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Have advisory in Spanish not English. Inspector sent copy
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling dry storage
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on make table Chest freezer gasket torn
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in dining service area Inspector sent one to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets walk in cooler Gaskets upright freezer
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.