RUBEN
8735 STIRLING RD, Cooper City FL 33328 · (305) 915-9581
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 15 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacles in unisex restrooms.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 5007 N HIATUS RD, Sunrise — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In small fliptop lower cooler, container of raw shell eggs above open container of pancake batter. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in back kitchen, cooked oatmeal (67F - Cold Holding); grits (64F - Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared or portioned today and out of walk in cooler approximately 45 minutes when used. Manager returned both to walk in to rechill.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Walk in cooler drain line runs into hand sink beside triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on floor by triple sink. Employee labeled as cleaner.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean sheet pans standing on end on floor against walk in cooler. Employee moved pans off of floor.
Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor in back prep area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at front counter hand sink loose.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after cracking raw shell eggs without first washing hands. Employee continued to prepare multiple items. Reviewed with employee handwashing procedures and employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Dunkers reach in freezer, container of portioned raw beef above open box of muffins. Manager rearranged items for proper separation.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Walk in cooler condensation line draining into hand sink on outside of cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep table in middle prep area, boiled potatoes 98F at 9:20am (heated cooling approximately 45 minutes) to 86F at 9:55am. Based on times and temperatures potatoes will not reach 70F in 2 hours. Manager moved potatoes to reach in cooler to rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like buildup around upper walls of ice bin.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of sugar on back prep shelf. Employee removed cup.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at front counter hand sink loose.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter 0ppm quaternary. Manager remade to proper 200ppm quaternary.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Quart Container of salt on back prep shelf not labeled. Manager labeled. 2) Bottles of oil and water at cookline not labeled. Employee labeled.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 5007 N HIATUS RD, Sunrise — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cook line fliptop lower cooler, plates of raw smoked salmon and prepped raw chicken on shelf above deli ham and canadian bacon. Employee inverted items for proper separation.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cook line lowboy drawers, pan of raw chicken in upper drawer above pans of raw salmon in lower drawer. No divider plate between drawers. Employee switched pans to put chicken in bottom drawer.
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. Bulliten printed and provided to manager.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Egg benedict item and raw smoked salmon items not marked on menus as raw/undercooked items. Employee marked paper menus during inspection to reference consumer advisory.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Provided information to manager of acceptable devices.
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.
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. New business and employees. None aware of reporting agreement. Reporting agreement in Spanish printed, read, and signed by employees.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory present. Advisory printed and posted during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil containers on floor beside oven.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Bulletin printed and posted by manager.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at the wall area around mop sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Front cooler bottom left door gaskets torn. Door taped close.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in bottom of wall by mop sink due to missing cove molding.
Aug 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and proceeded to plate food items and slice multiple bagels without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed with manager proper hand washing process to discuss with employees.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Case of raw bacon stored over bags of celery in walk in cooler. Manager moved bacon to lower shelf
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw smoked salmon over bottled condiment in front flip top and walk in cooler. Manager rearranged items.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee signed reporting agreement and continued to prepare food items without washing hand or changing gloves. Reviewed with manager proper hand washing process to discuss with employees.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display Fridge; nova cream cheese 53F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding) Per manager all items in unit portioned yesterday and held in unit overnight. Manager removed and discarded items, See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline Stove; cooked potatoes (95F - Hot Holding). Per manager cooked at 9:00am, items discarded.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line for walk in cooler emptying into hand sink in dish area.
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. Emailed to manager.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top Right;; Cream Cheese 47F at 9:35am (portioned cooling since 7:30am) to 47F at 10:20am; Lettuce in water 53F at 9:35am to 53F at 10:20am; Sliced tomatoes 61F at 9:35 (prepped since 7:30am) 61F at 10:20am
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishwashing gloves being kept in hand wash sink along with pint container.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area next to triple sink.
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. Forms printed in Spanish, read and signed by employees.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at the wall area around mop sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to steam table in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Front cooler bottom left door gaskets torn. Door taped close.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Area behind soda machine, behind chest freezer opposite cookline, under prep tables in back kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in bottom of wall by mop sink due to missing cove molding.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in top of display fridge at front counter.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreement to manager
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in true freezer in storage area
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Flip top / reach in cooler #1 in sandwich station; Boiled eggs 46F ( cold holding holding) regular cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding), chive cream cheese 47F cold holding. Foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. 2. Low boy cooler next to glass front cooler behind front counter; Raw salmon; (45F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). Foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved foods back to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today
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. Emailed procedure to manager.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreement to manager
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken noodle soup made 2 hours inside walk in cooler. Operator dated
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in true freezer in storage area
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Emailed vomit clean up procedures to manager.
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. Emailed reporting agreement form to manager.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees training will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in true freezer in storage area.
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored on top of cream cheese inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw shelled eggs to Bottom shelf and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding). Foods held overnight inside walk in cooler per manager. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding). Foods held overnight inside walk in cooler per manager. Foods not prepared or portioned today.See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Home style potatoes; (110F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours ago on top stove top. Observed pilot turned off. Operator moved to flat grill to reheat to 165F or above.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Emailed vomit clean up procedures to manager.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Egg Benedicts served on menu without identifying undercooked animal foods.
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. Emailed reporting agreement form to manager.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees training will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in true freezer in storage area.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area above mixer in prep area. Operator unplugged equipment.
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese station-; Regular cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Veggie cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Per chef food items in unit less than 4 hours. items not prepared nor portioned today. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
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