Ruth's Chris Steak House, 2525 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Ruth's Chris Steak House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2525 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305-1620
License #: 1610710
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 4/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.in dish wash area.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw shell eggs next to bread in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, utensils, not stored inverted or in a protected manner in dining room .
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.in server station .
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.In employee restroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Pots and pans in dishwash area;
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable rusted floor in walk in cooler . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at bar.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.In server station .
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands cook did not wash hands before putting a new pair of gloves .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Cook at cookline .
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved at dishwash area; and cookline .
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.waterpooling inside hole with missing tile at cookline .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under Reach in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw beef next to onions in walk in cooler .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair doors at Delfield cooler at cookline .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairA/C vent hanging off ceiling . Wait station south.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface at bar.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface under and in between .
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.Take out containers not inverted at wait station .
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.Flour ,Panko,sugar .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Rock sugar stirrers in server station
  • Observed wall in disrepair.at dishwash area;
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in wait station .
  • Shelf in wine cooler at bar not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.at cookline .
10/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee restroom .
  • Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. by dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is sanitizing properly.
  • Exhaust system operated with gap in between filters .
  • Floor area(s) covered with standing water. employee restroom .
  • Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. water pooling in crevices .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted flooring in walkin cooler.
  • Hole in wall. by handwash sink in employee restroom .
  • Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving in dry storage room.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.interior of door in disrepair at 3-door cookline cooler.
  • Reach-in cooler gasket soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. at RANDELL cooler.
  • Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. at handwash sink in restroom .
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee restroom .
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. coffe beans on top of bar not covered or protected.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted flooring at walkin cooler.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cove base tile in disrepair by cookline and near kitchen entry doors.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. TRUE REFRIGERATOR at cookline and DELFIELD cooler in salad prep area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. glass stored at handwash sink in bar.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw scallops stored unde raw beef at TRAULSEN freezer .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, shelving in disrepair in north side wait station.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. interior of door in disrepair at 3-door cookline cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp at prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. cooked lobster stored under raw beef at walkin cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws at bar top.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet leaking at handwash sink in employee restroom .
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. near north side wait station.For reporting purposes only.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, broken lid at flour container . Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Randell cooler in rear prep area.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by handwash sink in kitchen .
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted floor at walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. server's north side station area.
5/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing. by ice machine .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by handwash sink in kitchen .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted floor at walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. no handwash sink available in north side server's station where ice scooping occurs. This violation must be corrected by : 5/21/11.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. employee restroom .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Randell cooler in rear prep area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. server's north side station . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw beef over raw fish at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken over raw shrimp at TRAULSEN freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, broken lid at flour container . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, door at employee restroom in disrepair .
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over butter at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. server's south side station . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. prepped potatoes at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugar in dry storage . Corrected On Site.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. server's north side station area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oil bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar container at dry storage. Corrected On Site.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle of oil and sauces. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese, milk, and cream at 49 degrees at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw beef over raw shrimp at TRAULSEN freezer .
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw beef over crab cakes at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugar sticks inside bar cabinet not covered.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, door to employee restroom .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. inside cabinet in server's north side station .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up at RANDELL cooler in prep area, at TRAULSEN freezers near cookline and at DELFIELD cooler at cookline .
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. broken cove base tile in electrical room by dishwashing area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walkin cooler floor rusted .
  • Observed wall in disrepair. in server's north side station .
  • Wall and ceiling in wine storage room not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. employee restroom .
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. sanitizer bucket over food in prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods . raw chicken over raw beef at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over red peppers at walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw seafood over ice cream at TRAULSEN freezer.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook while cutting veggies.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knives stored in gap between table and wall.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, toilet lid broken at employee restroom .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, cabinet in north side server's station
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.at bar
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. behind fryer at cookline
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at TRAULSEN freezers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. inside cabinet in north server's station soiled.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. server's station and bar area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ladies restroom
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. by electrical room near dishwashing area and in north side server's station .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted flooring at walkin cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. undercounter
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. by server's station -north side
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. north side server's station
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse and keys in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. oil bottle
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods . beef over shrimp at walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. at sugar container. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. door knob in disrepair on door near employee restroom.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. clean top of dishwashing machine
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cabinets in server's area.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. at DELFIELD cooler in kitchen and cooler by electrical panel in dishwashing area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. unwrapped straws at bar counter top
  • Observed hole in wall. by server's area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged ceiling tile in server's area
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour bin at cookline
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in flour container at cookline
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, electrical boxes peeling and rusting above clean drainboard at dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. soiled shelving and cabinetry at servers station
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. inside cabinet at bar expresso machine area.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. employee restroom door
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. at walkin cooler
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Randell cooler near ice machine
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at bar
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. rusted flooring at walkin cooler
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Walls not smooth and easily cleanable. in servers area
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle. oil bottle
7/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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