Moe's Southwest Grill, 2400 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2400 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33309
License #: 1620842
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. FRONT LINE. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. SMALL FLYING INSECTS **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN @ 48°. FOOD ICED DOWN. **Warning**. AT CALL BACK: CHICKEN @ 45°.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. AT MOP SINK. **Warning**
09/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. MANAGER. **Warning**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. FRONT LINE. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR? **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RANCH DRESSING @ 50°. ICED BATHED. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. AT 43°. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. SMALL FLYING INSECTS **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. NEXT TO LINE HAND SINK. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN @ 48°. FOOD ICED DOWN. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. AT MOP SINK. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
09/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
5/28/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. CORN @ 115° AFTER 2 HOURS. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. AT BUFFET LINE @ 44°.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Unwashed produce stored over ready-to-eat food. UNWASHED TOMATOES ABOVE RTE CUT TOMATOES.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. CART. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. HOW TO CALIBRATE A PROBE THERMOMETER.
5/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RTE BEEF FRONT LINE @ 129°. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
5/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RTE BEEF FRONT LINE @ 129°. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY LAUNDRY BAG. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Ice machine gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. AT MOP SINK.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. ICE MACHINE GASKET.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in kitchen at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
4/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in kitchen at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Mushrooms **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Warning**
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by 4/18/13 **Warning**
2/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. plantfood in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen areas
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.entrance door way
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. passage way leading to restrooms
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Front counter.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when changing gloves . Corrected On Site.
10/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. bottom shelving rusted prep table
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of chip containers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of trash can
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. scale on shelving
  • Observed residue accumulated on cooler floor around wall juncture floor.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. cambro cart
  • Observed residue debris accumulated on kitchen floor under shelving and equipment .
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. food storage containers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cambro carts
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. sink in prep area
  • Observed residue accumulated on walkin cooler floor around door.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan cover in walkin cooler
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed cutting board /pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cambro carts
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. chip containers
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty bin ice s oop
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping in sinknat cookline
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing grout front line
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan cover cooler
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers chip containers.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface cambro carts.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed residue accumulated on floor in walkin in corners of floor.
1/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers chip containers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface cambro carts.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface exterior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in soiled blue container ice scoop
  • Observed residue accumulated on floor in walkin in corners of floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
10/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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