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RAN'S RESTAURANT

545 W LUCY ST · FLORIDA CITY · Dade County · FL 33034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3325424
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8344678
DBPR license2332440

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#12High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired 10/2023. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#13High Priority08A-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**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority03A-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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate11-27-4

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.

#16Intermediate31A-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**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31B-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**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate11-26-1

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**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 11

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

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**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic06-09-1

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**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the preparation table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed a bear guard. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer.

#7Basic10-01-5

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**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler .

#9Basic23-03-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic42-01-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the preparation area. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.