Ruta Catracha
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2022
26
Score
Inspectors have visited Ruta Catracha three times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 6, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Ruta Catracha dates to Dec 6, 2022.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Ruta Catracha on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
5
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over raw beef and cooke frijoles in bottom reach in make table cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese (46-47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); créme (47F - Cold Holding), all items stored inside upright reach in sliver cooler. Manager stated items been stored overnight. Ambient thermometer reading at 51F. Inspector thermometer reading at 47F. Stop sale issued. Observed interior thermometer gauge set to low and manager turn dial up to lowest coldest setting Frijoles (46-47F - Cooling), stored inside upright reach in sliver cooler. Manager stated items been stored overnight. Ambient thermometer reading at 51F. Inspector thermometer reading at 47F. Stop sale issued. Observed interior thermometer gauge set to low and manager turn dial up to lowest coldest setting heated cut cabbage slaw (67-68F - Cooling); heated onions and vegetables mixture (68-71F - Cooling). Both items stored in bus tub pans under cashier prep table area uncovered. Manager stated both items were cooked yesterday and left overnight to cool. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork (68-69F - Cold holding ); cooked chicken (70-71F - Cold holding ), both items stored on back prep table. Manager stated employee removed from upright reach in cooler this morning around 7am and left out to be reheated later. Employee place in reach in cooler cheese (46-47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); créme (47F - Cold Holding), all items stored inside upright reach in sliver cooler. Manager stated items been stored overnight. Ambient thermometer reading at 51F. Inspector thermometer reading at 47F. Stop sale issued. Observed interior thermometer gauge set to low and manager turn dial up to lowest coldest setting **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employees medicines stored on wire shelf above back prep table over covered cooked food and next to other foods near back door. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Frijoles (46-47F - Cooling), stored inside upright reach in sliver cooler. Manager stated items been stored overnight. Ambient thermometer reading at 51F. Inspector thermometer reading at 47F. Stop sale issued. Observed interior thermometer gauge set to low and manager turn dial up to lowest coldest setting heated cut cabbage slaw (67-68F - Cooling); heated onions and vegetables mixture (68-71F - Cooling). Both items stored in bus tub pans under cashier prep table area uncovered. Manager stated both items were cooked yesterday and left overnight to cool. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in three compartment sink area. Reviewed with employee and wash hands at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink has clean pans stored inside. Moved by manager.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Operator was given multiple notifications of plans needed to be submitted. Provided operator with Plan Review flyer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of raw beef in three compartment sink thawing with no running water. Manager turn on water on top of raw beef **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup bowl with no handle stored inside pan of raw onions. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruta Catracha last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruta Catracha on file is from Dec 6, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Ruta Catracha compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Ruta Catracha most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Ruta Catracha's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ruta Catracha have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ruta Catracha 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.
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