Ruby Tuesday, 3635 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Ruby Tuesday
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3635 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
License #: 6306051
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than pan inside hand sink in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
08/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Bottom door on reach in cooler next to the flat grill.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Bar area
1/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen in front of lat grill.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen across from flat grill.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on the water filter to the ice machine.
8/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen across from flat grill.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Cook line over Blodgett oven.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Far end on cook line next to flat grill.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand sink in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./next to flat grill and wall.
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an bbeverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./red mountain dew drink on reach in cooler for dessert station.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin./beverage station.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./both reach in cooler on cookline./bar area
9/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./all reachin coolers and freezers/kitchen
12/15/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans/dented can/jalepeno nacho slices/dry storage shelf
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./pasta in walkin -cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./pans and lids fo to-go/party /notinverted top shelf in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./reachin next to ice cream freezer /bar area Corrected On Site.
8/18/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands./employee handled raw meat then assembled ready to eat sandwich without changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./t-shirt /dry storage shelf
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning./cookline.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
8/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in restrooms .
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Tile missing in front of dishmachine
3/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 11/21/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Ambient air in unit 45F This violation must be corrected by : 11/22/09. This violation must be corrected by : 11/12/09.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Training out of date This violation must be corrected by : 10/11/09.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit
  • Critical. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. This violation must be corrected by : 08/12/09.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at end of cookline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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. Training out of date This violation must be corrected by : 10/11/09.
8/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/18/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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