Moe's Southwest Grill, 2679 Gulf To Bay Blvd Suite 590, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2679 Gulf To Bay Blvd Suite 590, Clearwater, FL 33759
License #: 6215670
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near exit door
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Front line
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Cooks line
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back prep table and on shelving over bagged chips.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap and rusting.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Throughout.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind dish washing area.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
5/12/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Box of frozen beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back prep table and on shelving over bagged chips.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap and rusting.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Throughout.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food cups on storage shelf.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind dish washing area.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 comp sink spray nozzle.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Back kitchen prep table.
  • High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Sink to left of kitchen hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/10/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phones, coats
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in kitchen area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Prep area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sani bucket, pitcher
  • 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.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In three compartment sink area.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck to ladles in dish rack area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelving.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. In walk in cooler and rice bin.
5/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.(case of sweetener under tea station)
  • Basic - Hole in wall.(small holes in walls in kitchen)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.(front area)
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink.(front area)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water. (Front area cooler)
2/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. broken pan on cookline in steam table.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. to go bags used in walk in cooler for food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. garbage can and boxes blocking exit door. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. rice and water containers
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. on service line.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food containers across three compartment sink
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. next to produce sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair...backsplash panel in icemachine not attached on leftside.
  • Observed hole in ceiling...around electric wiring above breaker boxes
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at bar handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented....coffe spoons not inverted at waitress station
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust...compressor fan covers--by beer cooler door
  • Observed build-up of food debris/dirt on outside of condiment packets drawers at togo station
  • Observed build-up of white mold-like substance on outside of refrigerator drawers opposite broiler
  • Observed cracked faceplate on 50lb scale---rear prep area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint....employee using slicer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods...rightside drawer under broiler--raw burgers behind cooked pasta and dip mix Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area...by liquor bottles
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler--whole chicken on thaw pull speedrack under compressor. Corrected On Site.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar under prep table
5/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. uncovered container of lime wedges on drink ice exposed to customer
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.rice
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location....nacho chip scoop stored on top of chip dispenser. Corrected On Site...placed on paper.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.---failed to wash hands when putting gloves on. Corrected On Site...hands rewashed.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage....'LOWES' buckets used to store dry foods---recommended lining buckets with food-grade single use bags.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine...using chlorine--they have quaternary strips--recently switch to New chemical=per mgr.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing...200ppm Corrected On Site...added more water.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength....200ppm--water added.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets....service line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of pink slime-like substance in the interior of ice machine....on backsplash panel.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at kitchen area--removed from wall by back door...there is 1 handsink near kitchen entrance and 2 on service line.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...handsink at front of service line by rice cooker blocked by pitcher of water. Corrected On Site....removed.
  • Critical. Handsink near front of service line lacking paper towels. Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress...handsink removed from wall by backdoor next to office station.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat....black bean seasoning---need scoop w/handle
  • Observed AC vents collecting water and dripping onto food prep line Corrected On Site...mgr sanitized cutting board and wiped down AC vent.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on dry foods container lids
  • Critical. Handsink in rear prep room lacking handsoap
  • Critical. Handsink by cashier lacking handsoap
  • Critical. Handsink by back door lacking handsoap.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only...kclass fire extinguisher on floor.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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