Ruby Tuesday #4443, 2443 Sr 16, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: RUBY TUESDAY #4443
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2443 Sr 16, Saint Augustine, FL 32092
License #: 6501666
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. LICENSE THAT EXPIRED 6/1/14 DISPLAYED.. ESTABLISHMENT HAD CURRENT LICENSE FAXED TO LOCATION. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. FULL HOTEL PANS ABOVE DISHWASHER WERE STORED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER WHILE WET.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. WIPING CLOTH AT BAR WAS NOT IN SUFFICIENT SANITIZING SOLUTION, TOP WIPING CLOTH WAS NOT IN CONTACT WITH SANITIZER. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. TWO MOLDY LEMONS IN WALK IN COOLER, VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY KITCHEN MANAGER **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. KITCHEN MANAGER, D. RATHSAM COULD NOT NAME BIG 5
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in soiled water between uses. Ice scoop in container with stagnant water above ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cold buffet Lettuce 46° cheese 50° hash 47° pasta salad 48°. Manager stated repairs were being conducted on cooler, advised that all food on buffet must be consumed or discarded by 6:00 p.m.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Black substance near chute. **Repeat Violation**
5/7/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of liquid margarine in Walk in cooler. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On metal an plastic bins in drying area. Sent for rewash.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. At end of cookline. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 50° half and half 48° in bar Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Employee doing prep work. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Milk and half and half 48-50°. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Slight build up of black substance near chute. Lime scale buildup on stainless steel interior. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Buildup on interior of nozzle sheath on both drink machines.
  • Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Two out of four units missing guard.
  • 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. Bar Reach in cooler. Milk 50° half and half 48° in bar Reach in cooler.
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. At wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal bins near dish machine.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Biscuit mix.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Spice in spice rack.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Behind bar. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler drawers cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 47°-55°, Macaroni and Cheese 46°, Shrimp 47° Pasta 48°. Some items moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Chicken 47°-55°, Macaroni and Cheese 46°, Shrimp 47° Pasta 48° in cooler drawers on cook line.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Under expedite window. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Coffee and food debris in sink near dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun and holster soiled. Behind bar.
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Small reachin cooler under broiler conveyor, on cookline. Thermometer added **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Sink by dishmachine area. Sign added
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Starting to tear on upright cooler, small reachin cooler and upright reachin freezer on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed gaskets with build-up. Slight build up where torn, on upright reachin cooler on cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Interior door of small reachin cooler, under conveyor broiler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Underside of door handles on upright reachin freezer on cookline
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on perpetration table on cookline. Bucket relocated **Corrected On-Site**
12/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/27/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Upright reachin at far end of cookline, reachin freezer on cookline and walkin cooler. Manager did indicate new ones are on order 10/5/12 At callback so gaskets had been replaced, but one unit on far end of cookline, still with torn gaskets
  • Violation: 23-08-1 Observed soda machine with accumulated slime/debris. Up behind nozzles at soda fountain in server area
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Manager on duty has an expired card. No other managers on duty 10/5/12 At callback still no Managers on duty with a CFM card
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Mark Latham expired 2/6/12 Robert May expired 7/26/12. 10/5/12 At callback both Managers currently in process of doing company online class prior to taking test. Neither have taken test.
10/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By backdoor. Chained up. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Ice machine buckets with broken bottoms/corners and debris build up on them
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At far end of cookline. Re-filled. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs hanging on cookline. Relocated Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Manager on duty has an expired card. No other managers on duty
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee at bar cutting oranges and lemons. Made to put on gloves
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Upright reachin at far end of cookline, reachin freezer on cookline and walkin cooler. Manager did indicate new ones are on order
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Mark Latham expired 2/6/12 Robert May expired 7/26/12
  • Critical - Observed expired employee training cards/certificates provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to view any employee training not older than 4 years old
  • Observed gaskets with build-up. Reachin at far end of cookline and walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Interior top on cookline
  • Critical - Observed sanitizer bucket brought from floor and placed on a food-contact surface. Manager relocated buckets to not be stored on floor and sanitized surface.
  • Observed soda machine with accumulated slime/debris. Up behind nozzles at soda fountain in server area
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Interior back at top in server area by cookline
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
7/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. BROKEN GLASS IN COOLER AT BAR
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. SERVSAFE USED
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACH-IN DRAWER UNIT IN CORNER OF COOKLINE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed combustible material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. SOME CERTIFICATES "SERVSAFE"
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. COOLER AT BAR CONTAINING MILK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. COOK WEARING BRACELET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WATER SOFTENER PELLETS Corrected On Site.
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Incomplete 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. CURRENT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR SOME EMPLOYEES
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WATER SOFTENER PELLETS Corrected On Site.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK SALT/SUGAR AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACH-IN DRAWER UNIT UNDER GRILL
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. RIBS NOT UNDER RUNNING WATER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN IN WALK-IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SOUFFLE CUPS IN SALT AT BAR Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. IN PREP COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. DETERIORATING PLASTIC CONTAINERS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. BROKEN GLASS IN BOTTOM OF GLASS CHILLER AT BAR
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. COOKLINE AND BAR
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. SPRAY BOTTLE ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 400ppm QUAT IN SPRAY BOTTLE
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Incomplete 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.
7/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/6/2010Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed inconspicuous thermometer in reach-in cooler. Corrected on Site.
  • Critical. Observed food items not adequately washed - old labels.
  • Critical. Observed bowl used as scoop - cookline. Corrected on Site.
  • Observed in use utensils stored under countertop equipment - knife. Corrected on Site.
  • Observed hood gaps at cookline - hood filters.
  • Observed soiled walk-in cooler curtain. Corrected on Site.
  • Observed residue on cleaned pans. Corrected on Site.
  • Observed cleaned items not air dried - wet nesting. Corrected on Site.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 1. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41 F. QUICHE 54 F ON 4/6/09 PASTA 50 F ON 4/7/09. REPEAT VIOLATION QUICHE 40F IN WALKIN COOLER ABD PASTA AT 42 , 43, and 47 F IN PANTRY PREP
9/16/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. granola pieces Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta at 47 F in line cooler by fryers Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. line prep cooler holding pasta at 47 F - buffet line cooler holding phf at 47, 48, and 49 F Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. interior slimey
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. heavily rubbing eye at service location Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. less than twenty seconds at cookline before applying gloves
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. plastic food storage containers chipped and broken Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer kitchen
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No hot water l test kit provided when using hot water sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. over 200ppm at bar
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. service line front Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. top of dishwash machine
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
9/16/2009Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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