Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen

14910 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen has six inspections in the public record. Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen was last inspected on Nov 12, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2022. Observed current license with expiration date December 1, 2023 **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top-Flip top; cut tomatoes (42-50F - Cold Holding), observed food stored above the rim line, per employee food held less than two hours, employee removed food out of temperature and stored inside WIC for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 10/6/2022.

53A-03-7

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on pizza station.

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature (110F) Employee removed and stored in hot water, temperature 160F. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. WIC shelves, with build up of grease and food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Observed same **Time Extended**

22-16-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cook line prep table -steam table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Observed same **Time Extended**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Russo's Coal Fired Italian Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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