Two Dudes Red's
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2024
26
Score
Two Dudes Red's has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 15, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “commercially processed ready-to-eat”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant, which scores around 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw fish in top section of reach in cooler on make line and pan of rice stored below, rice moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2024
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk in standing reach in cooler in kitchen, per manager milk was bought and opened on Sunday.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. hushpuppy mix (67F - Cooling, after another 30 minutes 67F) in large, covered, deep metal container in reach in cooler on make line, per manager mix was made 30 minutes prior to first temperature check, manager put mix in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in hand wash sink in Red's steakhouse bar area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One wait staff employee states they have not taken any food handler training and has been working at location since last April. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station in ware washing area. At hand wash station in Red's steakhouse bar area.
31B-05-4
Basic - Floors/walls/ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish machine has a build up of debris. Floor under oven and flat top grill on cook line has a build up of debris. Ceiling tiles around vents in kitchen have a build up of debris. Walls behind oven and flat top grill on cook line have a build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Throughout entire non working walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
14-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to men's restroom.
32-04-4
39
Mar 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
15
Jul 7, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over container on corn on the cob in the husk. Operator relocated the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the non in use bar on the reds side of the establishment, chemical spray bottle stored over clean and sorted silverware. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the warewashing and prep area with no hand wash soap. Operator provided hand soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. In the two door stand up reach in cooler, container of oysters missing the shellstock tag. Operator states placed with completed shell stock tags, replaced the tag bag with the container of oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In the two door stand up reach in cooler, open containers of milk and half and half stored from the previous day with no product date marking. Operator placed date marked on the open containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the stand up reach in coolers have build up of debris at the base of the cooler. Reach in freezer doors have build up of mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of inspection no proof of certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink in the warewashing and prep hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. At time of inspection 5 food handler training certificates that are scanned or screenshot copies of food handler training.
53B-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container on shelf next to the fryer lacking product labeling. Operator labeled the bulk container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Flip top reach in cooler opposite the flat top grill missing interior lining to cooler door with exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the dry storage room, jug of fryer oil stored on the floor. Operator relocated the fryer oil to the correct storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor, Ceiling, Walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through kitchen and warewashing/prep area, ceiling tiles have accumulation of dust, floors have accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on clean prep table next to the fryer. Operator voluntarily discarded the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
25
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Two Dudes Red's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Two Dudes Red's on file is from Jul 15, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Two Dudes Red's?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Two Dudes Red's.
How does Two Dudes Red's compare to other restaurants in Ponte Vedra Beach?
Two Dudes Red's most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Ponte Vedra Beach average of 75.
Has Two Dudes Red's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Two Dudes Red's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Two Dudes Red's 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 Two Dudes Red's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Two Dudes Red's is inspected around five times per year on average.
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