Morton's Of Chicago The Steak House, 17399 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MORTON'S OF CHICAGO THE STEAK HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 17399 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
License #: 2327134
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 5/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Dry storage area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
12/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. LINE COOLER (3 DOORS) AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 61F. DO NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. OVEN HANDLE
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 PITCHERS INSIDE
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER, SEAWEED, COOKED EGGS. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDWASH SINK HANDLES IN OPEN KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. ANTS IN LIGHT SHIELD
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. LANTERN OIL IN WATER BOTTLE
  • Critical - Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
4/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (beverage ice) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Critical - Observed food (crab claws) stored in undrained ice.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice-no handle present to differentiate which part does not touch ice.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation-ground meat (155F) stored above seafood (145F).
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory (employees bathroom). Corrected On Site.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed presetting of unwrapped silverware.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.
10/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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