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Licensee
Name: RANCHO MATEO STEAKHOUSE License Number: SEA2325748
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2024
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 11995 SW 26 ST
MIAMI, FL 33175

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 07/13/2021 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
14-01-5    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense beans. **Warning**
23-24-4    Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in reach in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with accumulation of dust in walk-in cooler and preparation area **Warning**
24-05-4    Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned trays not inverted in top of three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-07-4    Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed wrapped silverware stored on floor. **Warning**
32-12-5    Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
14-09-4    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
08B-49-4    Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal drink not identified by coffee station. **Warning**
13-03-4    Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
14-11-4    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning**
36-73-4    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed drains floor soiled. **Warning**
08B-38-4    Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed limes and orange on floor by coffee station. **Warning**
10-14-5    Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses, located. Observed ice bucket on floor by coffee station. **Warning**
10-08-5    Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed by preparation area and coffee station. **Warning**
10-01-5    Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with flour. **Warning**
16-46-4    Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
24-18-4    Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons improperly stored in back preparation area. **Warning**
25-06-4    Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted in front of cook line. **Warning**
06-01-5    Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
42-01-4    Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
21-07-4    Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. **Warning**
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with bread crumbs not identified in storage room. **Warning**
03A-02-5    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (47°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46°F - Cold Holding). As per manager less than two hours. Person in charge moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
31A-11-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed trays stored in handwash sink next to reach in freezer. **Warning**
31B-02-4    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels next to ice machine. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Warning**
53B-01-5    Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
31B-03-4    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, next to ice machine. Observed no soap next to ice machine. Person in charge provided soap. **Warning**
14-14-4    Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Coffee grinder **Warning**
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