Moe's Southwest Grill #434, 2683 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #434
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2683 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760
License #: 6216009
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On shelves under front line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Near soda boxes by bathrooms. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On rack across from mop sink on top shelf lexan bins not inverted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On rack with single service and dry stock across from 3 compartment sink . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot holding unit on front line not maintaining proper hot holding temperature although set to the highest setting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop bucket on top of dirty ice machine between uses. On to of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on top of fryer oil box on cart next to deep fryer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Observed on front line a glove change with no hand wash. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed queso dip held at 117 degrees farenheit. Corrective action turned up holding unit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed 100 ppm in bucket under front counter near registers and at end of front counter on cook line observed 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At self serve soda machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At self serve soda machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Under front line soiled with standing water. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Observed 5 employees working without a certified food manager present. **Warning**
08/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing bracelet.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Soiled residue build-up inside ice machine.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chicken 127°F reheated on grill 165°F,
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. (Men's room)
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. (Chip shelf)**Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. ( Bracelet on employee prepping burrito)
  • Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken where hot food is stored on front line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash bags and loose trash on the ground. Cutting board on the ground.
  • Basic - Open dumpster side door.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(100ppm) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on soda box lines.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. (In walk in cooler, thermometer reads 20°F. Ambient air s 42°F. Additionally, thermometer has cracked face.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled with heavy blue and black ink at hot prep line.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. (At ice machine in kitchen, no visible date on filter. At soda machine dated 8-24-2010.)
8/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Bag of onions) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(on shelf with chips)
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.(chip container lids)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(men's restroom)
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm in sanitizer bucket)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk bin under beverage area)
2/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cutting board stored on top of handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. spatulas stored on rack above three compartment sink that is soiled.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. security bar still secure in place during business hours. trash, boxes stored in front of exit door. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. rice
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. hot water measured at 86 F - both restrooms
  • Light not functioning. above prep area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind prep table
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...backsplash panel
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...in corner under lettuce holder--cook's line
10/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. sack of sugar stored in cabinet under soda dispensing machine
  • Light not functioning. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 44 degr F Corrected On Site. placed into pan of ice
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. hanging above mopsink
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. mushrooms in corrugated box stored above storage containers of prepped vegetables Corrected On Site.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. water pitcher in handsink [front line] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. drop ceiling tile missing [above walk in cooler]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 46 degr F Corrected On Site. placed into ice bath
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. case of unwashed cilantro on handwash sink [kitchen]
11/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(food storage container under soda machine )
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(tongs hung on front of fryer basket)
  • Critical. Observed interior of chip warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored in a protected manner.(chip container next to handwash sink exposed to splash when employees wash hands)
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.(back kitchen door) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.(near soda bag in a box area)
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only.( k class extinguisher blocked by brooms and dust pans in front area)
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(in reach in cooler in front area)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.(back kitchen door self closer broken )
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(black beans)
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(taco beef at 126 degrees and black beans at 122 degrees, pic reheated to 165) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.(salt)
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.(near sida bag in a box)
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(spray hose at 3 compartment sink)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.(chemical spray bottle above chips)
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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