Morton's Steakhouse, 500 E Broward, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Name: MORTON'S STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 500 E Broward, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
License #: 1622112
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 4/17/2014
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In front bar
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In prep area storage shelving **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wires in exit sign in employee restroom. Manager covered wires properly **Corrected On-Site**
 4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Above dish machine
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in cook line
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Meat walk in cooler
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Must provide by next routine inspection
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue cleaner
 12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
 5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Wait station
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. Fruit flies
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Potatoes, Reach In Cooler, Prep area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice, Walk In Cooler
 12/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
 6/22/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
 4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
 12/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
 4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
 11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Flour Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
 5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee Corrected On Site.
 12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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