RUMBA ISLAND BAR & GRILL

Name: RUMBA ISLAND BAR & GRILL
Address: 1800 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL, 33765, US
Rating: 81.1

1800 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL 33765

License #6215665

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

81.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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RUMBA ISLAND BAR & GRILL in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 5 critical, 2 major, 11 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 18, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Liquor bottles on shelf of hand wash sink in the front area at outside bar . Manager relocated liquor bottles
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the inside bar and wait station areas . Manager relocated ice scoop
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 46 F , raw pork 47 F placed in cooler from walk in cooler less than 2 hours . Manager moved to walk in cooler
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line and expo / salad station area
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks at expo and cook line areas
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 127 F . Manager changed water to 147 F

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