Dania Beach, Broward County

RUSTIC INN

4331 RAVENSWOOD RD, Dania Beach, FL 33312

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
3 High Priority
Apr 27, 2026
City
Dania Beach
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 27, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 24539492

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employee rubbed nose with bare hands then put on gloves and grabbed food container to set up line. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 24539493

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Employee rubbed nose with bare hands then put on gloves and grabbed food container to set up line. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-07-5

Detail 24539485

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 1. Raw bar; shucked oysters 50F at 11am cooling since 9:30am to 52F at 11:30am at this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator placed items in walk in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24539486

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1. Raw bar refrigerator ambient 50F Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24539489

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Bowl in bulk cheese located in prep four door reach in. 2. Bowl in bulk crushed garlic at cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24539488

Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated dust in bakery prep / salad station room. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24539491

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout establishment. Warning

01B-10-4

Detail 24539487

Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. 1. Raw bar; 12 broken shells Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24539490

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Four door reach in cooler, employee beverage and food items stored over food items for customer consumption. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24539484

Basic - Reach-in coolers shelving has rust that has pitted the surface throughout establishment. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24539483

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03F-02-5

Detail 23928190

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. The butter cups in the cold kitchen were placed out at 11:30. A time mark was applied. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23928191

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the container of cooked vegetables, a bowl was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The bowl was removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23928192

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the end of the cook line, the standing fan is soiled with dust.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 23489055

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In the cold kitchen, the walk in cooler door handle has food build up

14-11-5

Detail 23489056

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In the prep area at the end of the cook line. The 4 door reach in cooler has torn gaskets.

23-03-4

Detail 23489057

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On the cook line, electrical conduit and wires covered with dust and fan cover in prep area covered in dust.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-49-4

Detail 23172069

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature machine not reaching minimum temperature at the plate. The water reached 147F. The triple sink has been set up.

12B-07-4

Detail 23172070

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.on the cook line, an employee water bottle was on the work surface. The water bottle was moved to a lower cabinet. Corrected On-Site

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22855350

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler True next to the cookline, breaded shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); breaded fish (45F - Cold Holding). The item were brought to the cooler less than 3 hours ago. The items were moved to another cooler to chill and cold hold. Corrective Action Taken

05-09-4

Detail 22855349

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22199570

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over steamed lobster in the three door cooler opposite oven, in the kitchen. Operator moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22199568

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef burgers patties stored over raw shrimp in the 4 drawer unit under grill in the cook line. Employee placed shrimp in the top drawer and raw beef below it. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22199567

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table #3 opposite prep table, observed marinara (120-125F - Hot Holding less than 4 hours ago , operator reheated on stove to 190F during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 22199562

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored over clean pots on the utensil rack in ware wash area. Operator removed bleach. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22199565

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at hose under warewash sink across from produce walkin cooler.

41-15-5

Detail 22199564

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed in the kitchen, chlorine sanitizer bucket by grill measured above 200ppm. Employee diluted solution and remeasured at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22199561

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per cook, establishment using 4 hour hold time for cooked onions, no written procedures provided. Operator filled out TPHC form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22199566

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees observed at the cook line in the kitchen preparing food without a hair restraint. Operator put on hairnet during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22199563

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils water 92F in the kitchen, next to the grill. Employee discarded water and replaced with water 135F. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22199569

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy buildup on hood filters in grill station in cook line. Repeat Violation

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

22-57-6

Detail 21881975

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator will be using 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until unit is repaired. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21881970

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp (125F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours ago in steam table in pasta station. Container with shrimp on top container on steam table. Operator removed container and placed in steam table to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

53B-16-4

Detail 21881972

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cooks answered cooking Temperatures for crab and fish incorrectly. Educate operators on cooking temperatures Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21881973

Intermediate - 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 manager Corrected On-Site

01C-10-4

Detail 21881977

Intermediate - Oyster tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied in oyster station. Operator placed tag with oyster batch in oyster station. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21881976

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in expo/ waiter station in kitchen. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21881978

Basic - Ice buildup in entrance walk-in freezer #1.

05-09-4

Detail 21881971

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in Hoshizaki freezer in kitchen. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21881974

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in grilling / pasta station in cook line.

Jul 30, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 20

08B-02-4

Detail 21233606

High Priority - Cooked shrimp bowl stored on top salad bowl not properly protected from contamination in reach in cooler end of cook line . Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 21233620

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler #1 ,Clam stuffing ( 47-48F- Cooling covered overnight per chef. See stop else Warning

08A-14-5

Detail 21233614

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shrimp over cooked lobster inside reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Operator moved cooked lobster to upper shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21233601

High Priority - 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 #1 ,Clam stuffing ( 47-48F- Cooling covered overnight per chef. See stop else Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21233607

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried calamari (50F cold holding) , conch fritters (56F cold holding) under 4 hours ago inside reach cooler in cook line. Foods were pulled from walk in cooler earlier for breading. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21233618

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked crab ; (120F - Hot Holding) under heated lamp under 2 hours ago in cook line . Operator moved to be reheated on stove to 165F or above. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21233605

High Priority - Two Live, small flying insects food preparation area, flying around room. At end of inspection no flies observed. Exit door was opened earlier. Operator closed Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 21233617

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags separated by months inside bucket but not in order of last day sold. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 21233613

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked clam stuffing cooling covered overnight. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21233615

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in oyster bar. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21233603

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in oyster bar. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02A-02-4

Detail 21233612

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Provided flier to establishment, manager posted Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21233611

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust Above dish washer in ware washing area. Ceiling peeling off above heat lamp station in cook line. Warning

14-83-1

Detail 21233608

Basic - Drips from condensation or splash falling from under equipment inside walk in cooler. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21233604

Basic - Employee personal food and drinks not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside reach in cooler in cook line opposite fryer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21233619

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of clams on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21233616

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses in ice machine room. Operator moved to be washed rinsed and sanitized during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21233609

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees In oyster bar and main bar. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21233602

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with accumulation of dust. Standing fan in cook line, Grease on hood filters in cook line. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 21233610

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in cook line. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 20750264

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At exterior spigot connection and at end of kitchen cook line. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20750266

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20750263

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink. Employee replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20750265

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of unknown substance by high temp dish machine.

32-12-5

Detail 20750267

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom closest to raw bar. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20750268

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees on cook line. Manager provided hair nets. Corrected On-Site

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 20479305

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans heavily dented/ creased in dry store room.

08A-02-6

Detail 20479306

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Boxes of breaded raw clam strips above bags of fries at reach in freezer at cookline. Advised manager about proper storage.

29-34-4

Detail 20479303

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breakers needed at hose connections in kitchen and exterior.

01C-05-4

Detail 20479302

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags properly date marked; not fully sorted at time of inspection.

32-12-5

Detail 20479304

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in front bathrooms closest to oyster bar.