MORTON'S STEAKHOUSE
2333 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305-445-7615
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to manger via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed for hand sink located at dessert station
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop's handle for breaded dust in contact.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
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Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Most kitchen employees.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can open soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed second floor employee handwashing sink use as a dump sink, observed ice inside.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishwasher area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen employees wearing watches while preparing food.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of potatoes on floor second floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. First floor food preparation area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen spinach being thawed in room temperature.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance behind dishwasher equipment.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at cook line putting gloves without previous hand washing.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee at cook line not in domain of temperature for cold holding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front bar.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed temperatures for beef at cook line in border line of 44°F. Employee barely check unit temp.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans not inverted over ice machine.
Dustless cleaning methods not utilized when exposed food present. Observed at walk in cooler vents with accumulation of dust.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Soap dispenser broken at front counter bar.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 sanitizer dishwasher machine at bar area at 0 ppm.. manager prime, retested at 50ppm
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC return vents soiled/dusted at second floor preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small green cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at kitchen line downstairs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dishwasher room.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at coffee station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook lineManager placed a new roll.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form sent via email while conducting the inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets. Dessert station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Telephone on prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Also observed back Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to stairs. As per employee since the day before. Employee discarded the products. Also observed raw lobster (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at seafood station. As per employee since the day before. Employee discarded food products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to stairs. As per employee since the day before. Employee discarded the products. Also observed raw lobster (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at seafood station. As per employee since the day before. Employee discarded food products.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed butter on oven station without time mark. As per employee for 3 hours. Employee properly tim mark the butter.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to manger via email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to were washing area. Employee provided the paper towels.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler at salad station.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Employee removed the scoop.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs hanging from oven handle at oven station. Employee removed the tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled over oven. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at dessert station.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Probably from coffee machine.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to management at the time of the inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to management at the time of the inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Chef removed them.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.