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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
Complaint Full 08/31/2021 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
22-20-5    Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
16-21-4    Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulated items above dishwasher machine, tools and parts stored above. **Warning**
14-01-5    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go container to scoop cook rice from rice cooker at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5    Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed above empanadas machine next to service exit door. **Warning**
36-36-4    Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at preparation area next to dry storage. **Warning**
36-34-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent inside employees bathroom soiled, also next-to hood kitchen area. **Warning**
24-05-4    Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted at kitchen service line. **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**
12B-07-4    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of coffee above cutting table at preparation area. **Warning**
12B-12-5    Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed operator drinking coffee at kitchen area. **Warning**
40-06-5    Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone stored above preparation table at preparation area. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-4    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4    Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with raw pork stored on kitchen floor, also flour on dry storage. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-20-4    Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
36-24-5    Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall next to dry storage room across exit service door. **Warning**
10-08-5    Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-20-4    Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs stored on oven door handles at kitchen. **Warning**
51-13-4    Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Educational material provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-73-4    Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at hood across walk-in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4    Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed approximately 8 bottles of water from employees stored in multiple coolers at kitchen area. **Warning**
32-17-4    Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at employees bathroom. **Warning**
24-18-4    Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoon not inverted at waitress area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5    Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork not covered inside walk-in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5    Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 5 boxes of pork, 4 boxes of squid and 4 boxes of fish thawed at room temperature as per operator less than 30 min. Food still frozen solid. Operator relocated inside walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-08-5    Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed pork ribs thawed inside of three compartment sink under water barely running. Operator adjusted water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4    Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-09-4    Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed as per manager sugar and flour stored in food grade container not labeled. **Warning**
22-41-4    High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine at 0 ppm at the time of the inspection. Operator calibrated machine second reading at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw fish above cabbage inside walk-in cooler. **Warning**
03B-01-6    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (108°F - Hot Holding) above preparation table at kitchen cook line, as per operator less than 20 min. Operator reheated to 165°F and relocated at steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5    Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
31A-09-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning products stored inside hand wash sink located at kitchen area. Broom and chair blocked access to hand wash sink located at bar. **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. Observed approximately 10 employees engaging food preparation no training available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-14-4    Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles as per manager with windows cleaner not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-04-4    Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed pipe sealant near empanada machine. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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