RUSTIC INN

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

dba ARK RUSTIC INN LLC

Overview & reputation

Rustic Inn is a seating restaurant with 530 seats located at 4331 Ravenswood Road in Fort Lauderdale. The establishment, which has operated since 1955, is described in reviews as a spacious seafood restaurant known for serving crab and other seafood dishes. According to available information, the restaurant operates as a bustling casual dining venue in the Fort Lauderdale area.

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Food Safety Score

95 /100 · Excellent

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Apr 27, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 11 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

  • Dec 19, 2025 — cycle score 100 (60% weight) · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Aug 4, 2025 — cycle score 88 (40% weight) · 1 high, 0 intermediate, 2 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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DBPR Inspection History

3 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean
Date Result Expand
Apr 27, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V12 ×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14 ×4
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food Visit ID: 13679093 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Dec 19, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13481596 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 4, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
Class: Food Visit ID: 10877790 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address
4331 RAVENSWOOD RD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
Seating
530 seats
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Charlotte (code 8)

License

License Number
SEA1600278
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
Risk Level 2
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Apr 27, 2026

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