Ruth Chris Steakhouse, 23151 Fashion Dr Ste 101, Estero, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RUTH CHRIS STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 23151 Fashion Dr Ste 101, Estero, FL 33928
License #: 4605952
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar. Ice scoop repositioned so as to avoid direct contact with the ice.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Tongs removed while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler on the salad line.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rags replaced back in sanitizer bucket while still present.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container for flour without proper labeling.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher of water in Handwash sink at the bar. Pitcher of water was removed while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed square plastic container used to dispense flour. Corrective action, proper scoop is used. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface under fryers on cook line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers in stock room without proper labeling.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes 47°F, fish 48°F and sauce 44°F in reach in cooler on cook line across from broilers. Unit was turned off and affected items removed to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reach on cooler on cook line across from broilers not maintaining temp at 41°F or below.
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, noodles, sour cream on ice at 50°F, ice added and amount of product decreased. Corrective action taken
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Butter with garlic and butter at 120°F in steam table
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink in wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Clean containers being dried with towel
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop chipped at edge.
5/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. clean containers stacked wet on shelf in kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. left hand sink in service station Corrected On Site.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 118 F mashed potatoes in holding cabinet Corrected On Site. reheated
11/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed personal item stored with food. sunglasses on clean plate on shelf near FACP room Corrected On Site.
7/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/15/2011Routine - 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. chopping oregano leaves with bare hands Corrected On Site. washed hands, now gloved
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. by ice machine
11/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED IN USE UTENSIL FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN AN UNPROTECTED LOCATION. TONGS STORED ON BROILER HANDLE. COS
  • Critical. OBSERVED GLASS DISHMACHINE WITH CHLORINE LEVELS AT NOT PROPER MINIMUM STRENGTH. OPPM CHLORINE (IN KITCHEN)
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZER CONTAINER BETWEEN USAGES. BACK PREP AREA. COS
  • OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY AIR DRIED. STACKING CONTAINERS WET ON SHELF BY NUCO2 TANK: ALSO ON GREEN SHELVES IN BACK PREPARED.
  • Critical. OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY AND EMPLOYED OVER 30 DAYS, WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. DUSTIN SCHULTZ (IS ANOTHER CFM ON DUTY)
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. used wiping cloth with sanitizer then went back to food prep without switching gloves Corrected On Site. employee took gloves off, washed hands, put new pair on.
  • Critical. Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms. no signage for employee bathroom
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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