Ruskin Hardees
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2024
25
Score
Public records show four inspections at Ruskin Hardees stretching back to 2022. On Sep 9, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 18 violations.
That's lower than the typical Ruskin restaurant, which scores around 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing near menu screen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged in dining area and above hash brown area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - 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. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on ice cream case. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self service soda machine ice chute. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 400 ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
25
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
41
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruskin Hardees last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruskin Hardees on file is from Sep 9, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Ruskin Hardees compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?
Ruskin Hardees most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 75.
Has Ruskin Hardees' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ruskin Hardees have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ruskin Hardees means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ruskin Hardees inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruskin Hardees is inspected around two times per year on average.
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