Ruth's Chris Steak House, 2320 Salzedo St, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Ruth's Chris Steak House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2320 Salzedo St, Coral Gables, FL 33134
License #: 2327684
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
10/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated black soil debris.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. By warewashing area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Fruit flies
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Liquid soap stored on top of prep sink
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with a soil deposits. Miicrowave
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Server station where servers are prepping drinks, reheating bread **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand washing sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warewashing area **Corrected On-Site**
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Next to dish machine area
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Underneath fried oinions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Smoked salmon **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. In room where employees heat and serve bread, prepare coffee, and tea
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar area **Corrected On-Site**
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.(dipper well needs adjustment at ice cream station)
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.( old natural gas pipe above dishwash machine that is rusted needs to be removed)
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.[pressure gauge noted @ 8 psi]
11/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Air gap not installed.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. AT THE BAR FLOOR DAMAGE
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • 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.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
6/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER(MEAT COOLER AND SEA FOOD COOLER).
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
2/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 25 live roaches found in dishwashing area. 11 feet distance between kitchen and dishwashing area. no seperations. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CUPS
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/7/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
5/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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 an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
12/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-22-1 Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-16-1 Observed soiled and rusty oven shelves.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on lettuce cutting device.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface - ice cream dipper well.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee's bathroom.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing waiter's station.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile stain by waiter's station.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Prep cooler where asparagus is kept and reach in cooler where salad dressing is kept.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched spinach with bare hands.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled and rusty oven shelves.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on lettuce cutting device.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface - ice cream dipper well.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee's bathroom.
  • Ceiling tile missing waiter's station.
  • Ceiling tile stain by waiter's station.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored by rack with clean food containers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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