Palmetto, Manatee County

RAGU

336 8 AVE W, Palmetto, FL 34221

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Feb 26, 2026
City
Palmetto
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24401477

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw veal stored over ready to eat butter in their reach in cooler. Operator moved the veal. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24401472

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Meat sauce (115F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it was out for approximately 30min. Operator placed it back on the stove top to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

21-04-4

Detail 24401475

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet cloth stored under their cutting board. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24401473

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go boxes not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24401474

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing beef on the counter. Operator placed it in a cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

46-04-4

Detail 24401476

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed their right side fire exit door locked. Operator unlocked it. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23988647

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over Parmesan cheese. Owner moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 23988644

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters expired 7/10/24.

14-69-4

Detail 23988645

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in front chest freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 23988646

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken parm patties uncovered in freezer. Owner covered. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23988648

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of frozen meatballs thawing on counter. Owner placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

41-07-4

Detail 23725696

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple containers of medicine stored next to and above food prep areas in the kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23725697

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Informed the operator to make his sanitizer sink and he called his company. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23725693

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a bag of raw chicken stored above cooked lasagna in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23725694

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed more there. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23725695

Basic - 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 still frozen commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish placed into the reach in cooler to thaw without being removed from its package. Operator opened up the fish. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23413246

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed lasagna 50F, and eggplant parmigiana in far left double door reach in cooler. Operator relocated to walk in cooler. I it running at 50F ambient. Operator turned unit control down. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23413245

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed burn gel and peroxide next to syrup and spices on small shelf in kitchen. Manager removed food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 23413247

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hot water faucet not operating on hand sink in kitchen.

29-49-6

Detail 23413244

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed wet towel in bottom left side of 2 door reach in cooler near pizza ovens.

36-50-4

Detail 23413248

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on single glass door reach in cooler fan.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 22629836

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front kitchen handsink. No paper towels in mens restroom. Owner replenished. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22629835

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee clothing on food prep table. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22629834

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pairs of tongs on oven door, owner removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 22381372

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan.

14-09-4

Detail 22381371

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved blue cutting board in kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-04-4

Detail 22381373

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22381376

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22381375

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef wearing iwatch and bracelets. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22381374

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles on food line. Repeat Violation

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22033570

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black buildup interior of ice machine.

14-09-4

Detail 22033569

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board grooved.

13-07-4

Detail 22033572

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed kitchen food prep employee with wristwatch on. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22033571

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled.

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21837903

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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21837905

Intermediate - 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. No employees on staff with food handler training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21837904

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21837906

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed partially missing floor tile in kitchen area. Warning

May 11, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.