Don Ramon Restaurant, 7101 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DON RAMON RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7101 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405-4805
License #: 6009341
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.DISHMACHINE AREA MOLD LIKE DARK SUBSTANCE
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.METAL CONTAINER AT COOKS LINE 72° less than 1 hr in unit Discarded by chef
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.METAL SCRUBIE IN BAR HANDSINK
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.BAR AREA
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.BAR AREA
10/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Shrimp.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By slice machine.
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Outlet without cover by dishwasher area.
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef next to vegetables, seafood in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area.
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen's grease tray.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored above onions in w/I cooler.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. container of pork.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. door handle in r/I cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. fish, pork, beef, stored overnight.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. door frame in w/I freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork, shrimp, fish, rice 45F.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
8/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. BAR REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. BAR REACHIN COOLER
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. DEBRIS, DUST LEAKS EVIDENT IN KITCHEN
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. NONE WEARING
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SPOON IN HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER BREAD Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW PORK WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. FLAN IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. FLAN
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. DEGREASER
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR DOOR
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. WINDOW BY WAREWASH LEFT OPEN WITH GAP UNDER WINDOW, NO SCREEN
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. ICE MACHINE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED PORK AND OTHER ITEMS NOT DATED
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. WHITE RICE REHEATED ON STEAM TABLE, NOT REACHING 165F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). RANCH and BLUE CHEESE DRESSI AT 82F OVERNIGHT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. AT ONE ON MOPSINK
6/8/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. POT ROAST MADE PREVIOUS DAY IN REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW CHICKEN OVER COOKED BEEF ROAST Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of food and the container. IN WHITE SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. AT SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. COOKS REACHIN
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CUPS IN DRY STORAGE
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. DRAIN FROM KITCHEN HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SCOOP IN SERVER STATION HWS & STRAWS IN KITCHEN HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS BATHROOM
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. BEHIND FRYER
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY KITCHEN HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. MISSING TILE CEILING OVER DISH STORAGE TABLE
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. DRY STORAGE SHELVES FAR BACK.
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
10/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. YUCCA & BREAD IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. DRY STORAGE SHELVES FAR BACK
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. LOWER SHELF COOKS PREP TABLE, UPPER SHELF ON COOKS LINE
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SPOON IN BAR HWS
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR HWS
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR HWS
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. This violation must be corrected by : 10/26/10.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. STATED TOOK TEST BUT CANNOT FIND CERTIFICATE. This violation must be corrected by : 10/26/10.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. pork, chicken,
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken, fish, beef in r/I cooler, This violation must be corrected by : 02/19/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 02/19/10.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken, seafood, vegetables in chest feeezer.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
2/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
11/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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