State Ordered Closure For Two Days. Now Reopened.
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Ruven’s Restaurant at 13800 Jog Road in Delray Beach was ordered closed for two days after health inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation revealed roach activity, roach excrement, and several other violations. The inspections and closures occurred on June 18th and 19th. Ruven’s Restaurant was permitted to reopen late on June 19th.
Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following is the unedited list of violations logged into state records on June 18th. We do not edit or alter the official record:
High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches inside of wheels of drawers under flat top unit on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 8 live roaches inside of wheels of cook line flip top units on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches inside of gap at expo window above cook line flip top units in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on ground under cook line flip top unit. Observed 1 live roach behind pipe located directly behind 2 burner low top stove under hood in kitchen **Warning**
High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed around electrical outlets behind cook line flip tops **Warning**
Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/CFM arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Observed ed at UV light next to office.
Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen equipment **Warning**not installed above any food prep/storage area **Warning**
Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on ground under 1 door stainless reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen Observed 2 dead roaches on ground next to fryer on cook line in kitchen **Warning**
Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at reach in coolers in poor repair **Warning**
Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled under cook line equipment **Warning**
Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under cook line flat tap, sides of equipment on cook line Observed large dust buildup on top of heat lamp at expo window **Warning**
Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area **Warning**
A reinspection on June 19th yielded more problems. Again, we do not edit the official State of Florida record:
High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches inside of wheels of drawers under flat top unit on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 8 live roaches inside of wheels of cook line flip top units on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches inside of gap at expo window above cook line flip top units in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on ground under cook line flip top unit. Observed 1 live roach behind pipe located directly behind 2 burner low top stove under hood in kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Observed approximately 10 live roaches inside of wheels of cook line coolers. Observed approximately 15 live roaches in drip pan area of front deli line right side not in use 2 door reach in cooler **Time Extended**
High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed around electrical outlets behind cook line flip tops **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Observed ed at UV light next to office, not installed above any food prep/storage area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on ground under 1 door stainless reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen Observed 2 dead roaches on ground next to fryer on cook line in kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at reach in coolers in poor repair **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled under cook line equipment **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under cook line flat tap, sides of equipment on cook line Observed large dust buildup on top of heat lamp at expo window **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
And finally, late on June 19th, Ruven’s was inspected again. This time, two basic violations were logged. The restaurant was permitted to reopen.
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at reach in coolers in poor repair **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under cook line flat tap, sides of equipment on cook line Observed large dust buildup on top of heat lamp at expo window **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended*
Ruven’s was permitted to reopen late on June 19th and remains open as of Sunday, June 23rd, 2024.
