Morton's Of Chicago-The Steakhouse, 1200 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MORTON'S OF CHICAGO-THE STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1200 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
License #: 2326925
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
08/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on equipment cart.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at bar area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at employee restroom.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/7/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. OFFICE
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by condensation on walls/ceiling. REACH_IN COOLER
1/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. STORAGE AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. TAR FALLING ON CHAIRS IN STORAGE.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. DINING ROOM CEILING COVERED (WATER DAMAGE).
8/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SAUCES
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. RESTROOMS
  • Dressing and/or locker areas not clean and orderly or used as needed.
6/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. KITCHEN AREA
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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