Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City

Last inspected:

4207 Sw Martin Hwy, Palm City, FL 34990
Overview

Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City has accumulated 123 violations across 24 inspections dating back to the mid-2010s, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection — at the statewide benchmark. However, the facility has faced five disciplinary actions totaling $3,800 in fines, indicating formal state enforcement. High-priority violations have been pervasive and recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 6 of the last 8, shell stock requirement violations in 6 of the last 8, and management awareness violations in multiple inspections. These patterns reflect systemic management failures in critical food safety areas. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 documented 12 violations including three high-priority findings (shell stock requirements, toxic substance control, and consumer advisory) and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
123Violations
0Closures
$3,800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City: Comparison to Martin County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Martin County Avg 3.63 violations / inspection 3.63 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Martin County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)

Total fines on record: $3,800.00

Disciplinary action history for Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2024059370 Aug 28, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2024032368 $1,800.00 May 21, 2024 Tampa
2--2023070374 $1,200.00 Nov 29, 2023 Fort Lauderdale
2--2023029517 $400.00 Apr 24, 2023 Miami (Doral)
2--2022053494 $400.00 Sep 20, 2022 Fort Lauderdale

Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City last inspected?
Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City?
The most frequently cited violations at Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City had?
Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City find?
Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City ever been shut down?
No, Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
Has Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,800.00 in fines.
How much has Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City been fined?
Ripper's Restaurant in Palm City has been fined a total of $3,800.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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