Ruth's Fried Chicken, 1828 49th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RUTH'S FRIED CHICKEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1828 49th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
License #: 6216391
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 1/25/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at kitchen handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of unused reach-in coolers / freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed kitchen ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed baseboards on hallway wall in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line / fry vats.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed fry vat / grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of used / unused reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Remove unused equipment for additional storage space.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. ( Front door ).
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Outside and inside of reachin coolers.
5/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on cookline .
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Fryer baskets.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed possibly recreationally caught fish with no proof of purchase or receipt from vendor.Mullet.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Beans in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw chicken. Corrected On Site.Placed in cooler.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Fried chicken at 116 under heat lamp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.Mullet and raw chicken.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Knife with rust blade and tenderizer with rust nails at triple sink storage.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Mullet in plastic reused grocery bag with lettering. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket.
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. milk
  • Observed ice maker not operational at time of inspection
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt between cookline equipment
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Light not functioning on cookline hood system
3/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food container not properly labeled in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. hamburger patties
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken breast
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease between cookline equipment
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on hood filters
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. no soap @ hand sink
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. no soap @ sink
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/27/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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