RUMBA ISLAND BAR & GRILL

dba ABQ RESTAURANT INC

About this restaurant

Rumba Island Bar & Grill is a 150-seat seating restaurant located at 1800 Gulf to Bay Boulevard in Clearwater. According to reviews, the establishment features island cuisine and fresh seafood, with an inviting beach-like atmosphere that includes both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant operates Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
1800 GULF TO BAY BLVD
CLEARWATER, FL 33765
Phone
727-593-5536
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Citrus (code 9)
Seating
150 seats

License

License Number
SEA6215665
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Oct 16, 2025
Date Result Expand
May 18, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V10 ×2
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food Visit ID: 13551805 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 16, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 10932889 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food