Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero
Last inspected:
20041 S Tamiami Trl #9, Estero, FL 33928Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero has accumulated 258 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated violations, with recent inspections finding high-priority deficiencies. Top violation categories include improper ventilation (18 citations), chemical storage failures (17 citations), and missing consumer advisories (15 citations).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
8.9
violations / inspection
8.9 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero last inspected?
- Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero had?
- Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero find?
- Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero ever been shut down?
- No, Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill in Estero has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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