RUSKIN HARDEES
402 US HWY 41 S, Ruskin FL 33570
Last inspected Sep 10, 2024 · 4 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
JUL 24
SEP 24
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in kitchen, operator removed at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015031107 | Jul 7, 2015 | Jul 29, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on shelf next to cups.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in kitchen, operator removed at time of inspection.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink sanitizer tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 400 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese in reach in cooler next to grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 46 F in cooler near register. Operator placed on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing near menu screen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged in dining area and above hash brown area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from air conditioner leaking in dining area with multiple ceiling tiles damaged. Establishment placed bucket to catch water and covered table.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on ice cream case.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on shelf next to cups.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self service soda machine ice chute.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 400 ppm quaternary ammonium.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and steak over cheese, operator removed cheese at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hash browns 118 F, operator voluntarily discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged behind register and in dining area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled throughout establishment.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on ice cream case door.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice machine, operator removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self service ice chute.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burgers over beef deli meat. Operator removed deli meat.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 65 F in reach in cooler, operator placed in a working cooler.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machines.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in disrepair above chemical storage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 Compartment Sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
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.