What is Rugalech's health inspection score?

Rugalech has a SafeDine safety score of 33 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rugalech last inspected?

Rugalech was last inspected on December 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rugalech have?

Rugalech has 46 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rugalech safe to eat at?

Rugalech has a safety score of 33/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Rugalech serve?

Rugalech serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rugalech

Name: Rugalech
Address: 4437 State Route 42, Monticello, 12701
Rating: 33

4437 State Route 42, Monticello

Last Inspected: 12/16/2025

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0Poor

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Dec 16, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

9.2

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

10x

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-66

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-40 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+21 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 34/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (33/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Nov

Jun 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

8 basic

Nov

Nov 2025

1 inspections

7 high priority

7 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Dec

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Re-Inspection4 Inspection

Dec 25

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

2 High5 Basic

7 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10
5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−30 pts

Nov 25

Inspection Inspection

7 High7 Basic

14 total

16/100inspection score

−84 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10
1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10
5APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.−10
5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10
5DPotentially hazardous foods such as salads prepared from potatoes or macaroni are not prepared as recommended using prechilled ingredients and not prechilled to 45�F or less as recommended before they are stored on buffet lines.−10
4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10
5BPotentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.−10

Basic (7)

−14 pts

11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2

Base deductions−84 pts

Nov 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High8 Basic

10 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.−10
1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10

Basic (8)

−16 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2

Base deductions−36 pts

Jun 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.−10
5APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Nov 23

Inspection Inspection

2 High7 Basic

9 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

4DOther Violations Deemed a Public Health Hazard by the Permit Issuing Official {14-1.10(a)}−10
5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (7)

−14 pts

11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−34 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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