Ruths Chris Steakhouse, 1700 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RUTHS CHRIS STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1700 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3911222
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Back of units **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Rest room in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Improper signage at hand sinks in kitchen,bar and restrooms, must have "employees must wash hands". **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wait station blocked by cases of wine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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. **Warning**
07/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Around floor drains
  • Basic - No hand-washing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Around drains on cook line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bucket empty at bar, replaced and primed **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Beef over pork **Corrected On-Site**
8/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil. **Corrected On-Site**
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. on line
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. racks Corrected On Site.
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area
  • Observed ceiling tile in disrepair. Kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed dented in storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands prior to putting on gloves.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At sushi bar
10/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over sauces. walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. wiping cloth sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan lids
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on reach in cooler gasket.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employee restroom
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. around drain
12/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under oils on line.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan containers
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. food container lids
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. desert area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dairy products
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
1/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs next to produce.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. around drain grates
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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