Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, 2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
License #: 2330774
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Milk next to hand washing sink.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oranges **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Spoon Inside cooked mushroom container.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front counter
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 58 f ( operator transferred product to a reach in cooler for rapid cooling)
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.chlorine, 200 ppm+, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine, 200 ppm+ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. At soup warmer
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.containers with dressing by warewashing area.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cut vegetables stacked on several dishes not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad 52-54 f
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ham and cheese quiche 107 f, chicken chicken 72( just transfer from other store-employee transfer chicken to oven for reheat
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.wc, chlorine, 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand washing sink had ice inside.
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
10/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oranges **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Yogurt cups
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Bottle with water to use for prepping bread.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Spinach empanadas at 75 f
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over rte milk **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.(dishwasher)
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.[post health policy]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.[must be done by next routine inspection]
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[eggs over vegetables]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[beef empanadas ]-must be served within 4 hours
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[sauces, etc]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler next to the handsink and at the front counter.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. next to front hand sink
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic container reused for food storage. WATER
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
11/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
5/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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