Name: RAN'S RESTAURANT
Address: 545 W LUCY ST, FLORIDA CITY, FL, 33034, US
Rating: 1

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13553837

Inspection Date: 10/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878850

14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on dry food racks. Warning
14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across stove with ambient temperature of 51F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: raw fish (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (53F - Cold Holding); canned hash (49F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). Warning
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor next to warewash. Warning
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in lobby. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers. Warning
14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at coolers next to cook line. Warning
51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. Warning
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in across stove with ambient temperature of 51F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: raw fish (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (53F - Cold Holding); canned hash (49F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across stove with ambient temperature of 51F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: raw fish (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (53F - Cold Holding); canned hash (49F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). Warning
41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser stored on rack with clean utensils. Warning
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils and box of chicken on handsink. Operator removed items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager Juan; no certificate. Warning
53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed no employee training; Edson, Jean Noel, Elinor. Warning
22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer chest in kitchen. Repeat Violation
10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between preparation tables. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryer soiled with grease.
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in RIC across from stove. Repeat Violation
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ham in the reach in cooler.Employee placed raw shell eggs at the bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (59 F - Cold Holding)next to the grill. As per Operator eggs less than 1 hour. Operator placed ice to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (79 F - Hot Holding)stored above the stove. As per operator for 2 hours. Employee reheated the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink .

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container. Repeat Violation
36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in dining area.
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in kitchen with cut marks and 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. Observed employee cell phone and water bottle on preparation table.
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door leading to the outside.
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor in kitchen near stove.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer chest in kitchen. Repeat Violation
10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed scraper stored between wall and preparation table.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from stove. Repeat Violation
38-02-4:Basic - Observed no lighting in cooking and preparation area.
12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee water bottle in reach in cooler. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in RIC across from stove.
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw fish in RIC uncovered.
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen. Repeat Violation
41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 4 bottles insecticide stored near mop sink in kitchen.
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg mix stored over French fries
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave interior and exterior soiled with old food debris.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth and bleach stored in handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 4/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8566789

32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the rice. Repeat Violation
14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in both reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the preparation table.
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sausages. Repeat Violation
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (45 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator food was placed inside the reach in cooling yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (45 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator food was placed inside the reach in cooling yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hose was connected at the timed the inspection. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344678

32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the flour. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened all the packages. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the preparation table. Repeat Violation
13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed a bear guard. Corrected On-Site
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer.
10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a bowl used as scoop touching the flour. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler .
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the preparation area. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired 10/2023. Admin Complaint
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bacon, sausages, and Patties. Operator placed raw shell eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (45 F - Cold Holding); chicken (45 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator less than 2 hours. Operator placed ice on top of the foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Form was provided to operator.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hose was connected and stored inside the hand wash sink. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink. Operator provided it. 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. Firm was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

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