Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness

Last inspected:

335 S Croft Ave, Inverness, FL 34453
Overview

Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness has six FDACS inspections on record dating from April 2023 to March 2026, with zero violations cited since April 2023. The facility's only inspection with violations occurred on April 11, 2023, when inspectors documented five violations: the person in charge could not name or demonstrate knowledge of six foodborne illnesses spread through food, the establishment lacked written procedures for employees responding to vomiting or diarrhea events, and a soap dispenser at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area lacked a label identifying its contents. The soap dispenser was labeled on site during that inspection. Since then, all subsequent inspections have been focused inspections with sample collection, resulting in zero violations across the record.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness: FDACS Inspection History (6)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in request # 5117462 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PATRICK PACE, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TRAINING SPEC

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Copy of 2023 Senate Bill 1676 Department Notice provided at time of visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Vomit and diarrhea written instructions sent to person in charge

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge could not name or show six foodborne illnesses spread through food. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written instructions o
7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
KITCHEN AREA: No name o soap dispenser at hand wash sink. COS: label placed on dispenser. x Print Date: 4/11/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Prep Area: at three compartment sink, inside sprayer nozzle, observed black mold like substance. COS: Area was cleaned. x
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Outside area: Behind establishment on grass, observed scattered trash and debris. o

Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness last inspected?
Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 31, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness had?
Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness find?
Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 31, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Rutabaga's Ect in Inverness are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 7-102.11: Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 Pf.

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