Ruby Tuesday, 1710 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Ruby Tuesday
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1710 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
License #: 6306422
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood on cookline
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in dish area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Frog, lizard or other insect or foreign items found in chlorinator tank or water softener container which cross contaminates the water supply.
11/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout cookline
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Bacon and tortilla **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar area
4/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwashing sink
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. After touching face cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Salt for water softener
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. bar area
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Walkin cooler and cookline
  • 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. Cut fruit being placed on glasses for cocktails in bar area
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cookline
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Rusted
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
6/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Adulteration of food product. Ice cream Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad bar reachin cooler
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tile on cookline
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Cookline
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Several food lids and containers
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Serverline Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood shelves need to be sealed office area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Bartender handling readty to fruit Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reachin cooler salad bar
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener and backets.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Ice scoop rusted
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walkin cooler
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Ice machine
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Office floor
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Serviceline
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Not sealing reachin cooler by oven
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Use pan to scoop biscuit mix
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Holder for ice scoop rusted
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45 degree sour cream Discarded
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fryers
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Grills
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Bulk items instore area
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Brasso behind sauce in serviceline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Potatoes
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
11/2/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Drawers cookline
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar handwash sink being use to wash bar containers
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Large togo containers serverline
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Stainless cleaner in togo area
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Orange liquid mop sink area
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between glove changing.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. containers in waitress station.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 2 door cooler near prep area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in bar area.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tiles broken near cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwasher.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef over raw pork inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
8/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cracked tile on cookline.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. not reaching 180 degrees F.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside reachin cooler near microwave.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in mens bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair inside of microwave broken.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham pasta salad and egg on buffet.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. to go containers not inverted in waitress station.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at Y on mop sink.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. filters on ice machine over 1 year old.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar in waitress area.
5/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler near ovens.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons in waitress station.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. to go containers on topmof microwave.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at Y on mop sink.
  • Ceiling tile missing. above ice machine.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters above grill.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. near mop sink.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Sanitizing temperature
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
7/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar
  • Critical. Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Serverline
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
1/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler cookline
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Drawers on cookline
  • 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. Serverline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Mens restroom
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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