RALPH'S CATERING CORP

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Ramon Munoz manager certificate expired on 1-2-26. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans at warewashing area wet nesting. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw turkey stored over cooked turkey. Manager immediately placed raw turkey on the bottom.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (61F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (48F - Cold Holding) on preparation table. As per operator no more than one hour. Operator placed them inside oven to be reheated.. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - 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 provided to manager.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust reach in freezer shelves, located at preparation area, observed food storage shelves by the walk in cooler surface rust.

Intermediate - 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. Observed Many Batista, and Vanda otaides.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents located throughout kitchen.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on top of the warmer not inverted

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove located at dry storage near walk in cooler.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal keys stored on top of kitchen pots, and employee bag stored on top of glass containers, located at back kitchen.

Basic - Light not functioning, located above ice machine.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located near ice machine.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of the reach in cooler soiled, cooler located near preparation table.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of fruit cocktail bulging and rusted in the dry stored area. The chef discarded the can.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed the location without hot water. Warning

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed on a tray of hamburger buns. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. As per the chef Home Depot bucket is used to carry ice. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork ribs over cooked ham and cooked potatoes. The chef moved the items. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed nuggets (110F - Hot Holding); burgers (114F - Hot Holding); at the front counter. The chef took the items back to the kitchen and reheated to 165°F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed in the men's room. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed the water temperature at 90°F. Warning

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Warning

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed 2 paint brushes with the clean utensils in the ware washing area. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a sour cream container with cut tomatoes not labeled or dated in the walk in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the filter above the ice machine was last replaced 10-20-20. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed a rack of clean dishes next to hand washing sink in the ware washing area. Warning

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to cover hamburger buns. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to the triple sink. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee cell phones on microwave next to the ice machine. Warning

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cut tomatoes in a sour cream container not washed. In the walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of Togo boxes on a 1 inch rack. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some sliver ware not inverted in the ware wash area. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken nuggets defrosting at room temperature internal temperature 70°F. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in the bucket. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed a paddle in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cut tomatoes in a sour cream container not labeled or dated. Warning