Montezuma Mexican Restaurant, 5607 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Montezuma Mexican Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5607 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
License #: 6010446
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
10/02/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.SHELVING NEAR COOKSLINE USE OF CLOTH AS SHELF LINER
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.WIC
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.COOKSLINE REACHIN
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.FLOUR
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
07/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 45F, raw beef 45F,
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked beans,
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Fish next to fruit
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Beef, chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons by side station.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Chicken, beef over vegetables.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on hood filters.
11/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. container of beef in ww/I cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on hood filters surface.
8/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. soup. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken, seafood, cheese rools.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice 45F
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken, beef, vegetables, dessert, in chest freezer.
  • Observed residue build-up on hood filters surface.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef, chicken, 45F.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. beef, seafood, chicken, dessert, in chest freezer.
8/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOUCHING TORTILLAS and COOKED MEAT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SUGAR
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HWS
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair TOP OF REACHIN FREEZER BROKEN
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. CHILDRENS CRAYONS ON TOP OF RICE CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. PORK THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. FOAM CONTAINERS ON FLOOR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
6/14/2011Routine - 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. COOKED RICE & BEANS IN WALKIN COOLER OVERNIGHT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FOOD IN FRONT HWS
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACK DOOR
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DISHROOM
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRINK COOLER
12/6/2010Routine - 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. rice & beans not date marked
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white subSTANCE throughout restaurant not labled
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. beans & rice at 135 out for 2 hours, chef reheated abkve 165 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. bar reach-in cooler thermometer broken
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over RTE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in flour and sugar
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. Touched cheese & bread with hands
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. lid broken on sugar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. bucket holding kn ives dirty
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. utensils not stored with handles facing same way
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. lime & straws in HWS
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. back door
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. greater than 200 ppm Corrected On Site.
7/9/2010Routine - 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. beans, rice, sauce.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans, cooked rice.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken, beef, pork, taquitos, in chest freezer.
  • Observed residue build-up on kitchen's grease tray.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALKIN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. TOP OF CHEST FREEZERS IN DISREPAIR
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACKDOOR
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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