Route 9, 1915 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ROUTE 9
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1915 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
License #: 2317584
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 2/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Aluminum pans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spatula next to wall
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Heavily rusted inside the walk in cooler. as per operator he is in the process of repairing the floor.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cutting board -melted on the edge
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.next to hand washing sink.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tomato soup at 63 f.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Egg plant at 101 f
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.outside-next to backdoor.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen as evidence of ice inside hand washing sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.bottle with glass cleaner
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on containers
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Toaster missing handle, reach in cooler with an ambient temperature of 70 f. According to employee, part has been ordered for the toaster. The operator is going to call the service company.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Inside the walk in cooler
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 61 ( just sliced), raw beef 51 f employee just transferred products to another reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area establishment prepares coffee at front area section of dining room.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
8/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(front dining area)
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.( a/c vent above cookline needs cleaning)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(reachin coolers)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.( rusty shelving)
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(reachin cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another.
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.(open spaces inside electrical fuse box)
5/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Cooking area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.cooking area
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.walking cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Cooler kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-25-2 Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. volcano stone bowl in use to make salsa. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
1/19/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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