Morton's Steakhouse

2333 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331771

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Grade A
Safety score 91 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 30, 2026 (8 days ago)

What drove the grade

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dishwashing station.Intermediate · fixed on the spot · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection
    1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic
    -9
  • Safety score91

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

8 violations found
  1. First visitOct 30, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    8 violations found:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dishwashing station.

      Manager removed cart.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic7

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

      Cook line.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed at dessert station, gaskets soiled.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.

      Food trays stored on floor at cook line.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1