Rain Dogs
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2024
74
Score
Rain Dogs appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink”, showing up four times.
Rain Dogs scores about where you'd expect for a Jacksonville restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure provided, emailed cleaned procedures to manager **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Grey bucket in hand wash sink, employee removed grey bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. New employee hired within the last two weeks. No employee reporting forms available **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above mop sink
36-36-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing near cooler and mop sink **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
55
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw frozen chicken stored over bags of boiled peanuts in white reach in freezer, manager rearranged food items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Sprayer at Triple sink **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure provided, email the manager a copy
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop bucket, cleaning supplies and blue bucket. Manager cleared the area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. No proof provided, emailed manager employee reporting form
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing above white reach in freezer and mop sink
38-07-4
45
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. By office **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. In triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email one
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. One employee that mgr could find certificate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee here for 2 months, mgr couldn't find certificate
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. One restroom not closing all the way **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By prep unit
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep unit
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen along equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In container, inside upright freezer
10-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By triple sink **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior area behind lid in prep unit **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters on storage shelf, employee placed them in bag **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
27
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One, mgr killed it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner hanging by to go containers, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. A couple in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mop in handsink, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf by cook line **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen and in storage closet
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
38-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink is dirty, gaskets in box freezer dirty **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep unit and upright freezer
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bowls not inverted on storage shelf, mgr inverted them **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder on storage shelf, mgr wrote name on **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. One restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rain Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rain Dogs on file is from Nov 18, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rain Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rain Dogs.
How does Rain Dogs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Rain Dogs most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Rain Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rain Dogs have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rain Dogs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Rain Dogs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rain Dogs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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