Moe's Southwest Grill, 2543 N Dale Mabry Ste 201, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2543 N Dale Mabry Ste 201, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3916500
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter next to single service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Front line
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken in bags **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • 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. Bulk food containers
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Far back sink
6/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Far back sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids for take out containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on line and sauces in cooler
  • High Priority - Dented cans present. Manager threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Both outside and inside thermometers not working.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sauces in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Far back sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Far back sink **Corrected On-Site**
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Soda cartons under sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum containers
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Need new battery. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back sink
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over chips **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lean bulk containers and lids **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles oil **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
4/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating curious hotel restaurant license
8/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by garbage can, back employee handsink .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not constant in walkin cooler .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. tins not invented , back area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cooked taco salad bowls.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. bulk food containers
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. mens room .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. both back sinks blocked by rolling cart and garbage cans .
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in ice machine .
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. buk containers in walk in cooler .
12/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan containers
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back sink dispenser not working.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drink on top of bulk chip container. Corrected On Site.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.Jalapenos .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. under cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by garbage .
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
8/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. plastic container on front line
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mop sink with 2-way splitter
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. near office
3/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 2-door reach in
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • 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. bulk food containers Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2-door reac in
  • Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2-door
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop faucet splitter.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. back sink has gloves in basin. Corrected On Site.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/6/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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