How many health inspections has RIPPER'S RESTAURANT had?

RIPPER'S RESTAURANT has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has RIPPER'S RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, RIPPER'S RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at RIPPER'S RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at RIPPER'S RESTAURANT are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Toilet facilities.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

RIPPER'S RESTAURANT

4207 SW MARTIN HWY, Palm City, FL 34990

Martin County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RIPPER'S · License: SEA5301519

RIPPER'S RESTAURANT in Palm City, FL has 22 inspections on record with 105 total violations (4.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

105Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 3, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Feb 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nov 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

May 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 29, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Sep 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Mar 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 8, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 9, 2020 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

RIPPER'S RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Martin County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.76.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has RIPPER'S RESTAURANT had?: RIPPER'S RESTAURANT has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has RIPPER'S RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, RIPPER'S RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at RIPPER'S RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at RIPPER'S RESTAURANT are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Toilet facilities.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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