Ruta Taina
900 13 St, Saint Cloud, FL 34769 · Permanent Food Service · License 5900567
What drove the grade
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 complaint inspection1 intermediate, 10 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic7
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
- First visitAug 11, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic10
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Torn gasket on hotbox near entrance to warewashing area Same hotbox door does not close, operator has stepladder pushed against it to keep it closed
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
White reach in freezer across from three compartment sink
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Several on clean dish shelves near three compartment sink
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Last oven on cookline Oven in prep room near walk in cooler
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Several equipment gaskets & exteriors throughout Fan covers in walk in cooler Pipes on wall at end of cookline
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Pipe leading from handwashing sink next to walk in cooler
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Handwashing sink next to kitchen entrance inside kitchen
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
At handwashing sink next to kitchen entrance in kitchen
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Several throughout facility
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Behind equipment throughout facility and under three compartment sink
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.