MORTON'S STEAKHOUSE
2333 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Florida, 33134
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - 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.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small green cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at kitchen line downstairs. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dishwasher room.
- 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 sanitizer dishwasher machine at bar area at 0 ppm.. manager prime, retested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets. Dessert station.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Telephone on prep area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at coffee station.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook lineManager placed a new roll. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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 sent via email while conducting the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler at salad station.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Employee removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs hanging from oven handle at oven station. Employee removed the tongs. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
- 22-49-4:High Priority - 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). Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4: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. Discussed and provided to manger via email.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to were washing area. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Chef removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Probably from coffee machine.
- 11-27-4: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. Provided to management at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Provided to management at the time of the inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
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Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(914 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:2:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:2:00 – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025