RAFAELLA TO GO

RAFAELLA TO GO in HOBE SOUND has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Southeast Federal Highway
Florida, 33455
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10906445

  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Cooked eggplant stored and in direct contact with paper towels. Operator removed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp over fully cooked beef at reach in freezer, both products not in commercial packaging. Raw sausage not in commercial packaging over French fries at reach in freezer. Operator stored all products properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on cook line: cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding) Observed double panned in upper portion of flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed product in lower portion of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Spoon in hand wash sink by front customer area, measuring pitchers in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed all items from hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has test kit for free chlorine testing in a pool. Educated operator on proper chlorine test kit needed for food contact surfaces.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed health reporting form to operator. Operator printed and had employees sign form during course of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10735451

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8864181

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pasta fagioli, mushroom soup and butternut squash soup missing expiration date at customer self service cooler. Educated operator on minimum labeling requirements. Repeat Violation
  • 25-18-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. To go containers and to go bags stored in toilet room. Advised operator to remove to go food storage containers and bags from toilet room.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Advised operator to ensure chlorine sanitizer is between 50-100ppm.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Allergy pills stored over flip top cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey not in commercial packaging over lavash(unleavened bread) at tall reach in freezer. Raw shell eggs over cheese at sliding reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach in cooler: chicken stock (58F - Cold Holding); beef stock (58F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (60F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach in cooler: chicken stock (58F - Cold Holding); beef stock (58F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (60F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sees top sale.
  • 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. For chlorine sanitizer at chlorine sanitizer buckets.

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775935

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Soups and spinach dip do not include package date or address information. Educated operator on proper labeling requirements for customer self service products. Operator dated products. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor in dry storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw bacon over cooked potatoes and meatballs reach in cooler on cook line. Raw shrimp and fish not in commercial packaging over cheese and French fries at reach in freezer. Operator stored all products properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On back dock with hose attached.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle 200+ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked short rib, potatoes and chicken made 8/17 not date marked. Advised operator to date mark products.

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593945

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375253

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked pork in 2 door refrigerator in prep area. Operator removed fish. Corrected On-Site