Moe's Southwest Grill, 17509 Preserve Walk Lane, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 17509 Preserve Walk Lane, Tampa, FL 33647
License #: 3915499
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Tile not securely in grid by prep **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Back prep **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **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**
11/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Tile not securely in grid by prep **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Back prep **Warning**
  • Basic - Designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Back prep **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out in prep area 78° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **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**
09/08/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Food containers/pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside bulk food containers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • 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.
1/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. 3 compartment sink area.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Kitchen.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
7/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Doorway to kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen storage shelves.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material and rust on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front.
  • Intermediate - 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within /- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Ceiling tile missing. Rear. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. 20 seconds.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. Utility sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink - splitter. **Repeat Violation**
12/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(glass door reach in cooler at front)
  • Ceiling tile missing.(above walk in cooler)
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. (deep fryer) For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen equipment shelves)
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter)
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling tile missing.(above walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compatrment sink) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(walk in cooler)
  • Ceiling tile missing.(above walk in cooler)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed leaking faucet/spray hose at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Critical - Observed of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Critical - Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
7/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed employee wearing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(rear storage shelves)
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(soup at front counter)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(reach in)
  • Critical. Observed employee wearing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(cabinet under soda dispenser) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen shelves)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.(bicycle)
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
9/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans.(1)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wearing single use gloves andvengage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(icemaker and soda dispenser) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(cabinet under soda dispenser)
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
6/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date - ice machine and soda dispenser) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • 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) Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date - ice machine)
  • Observed cabinet and walk in cooler door in poor repair.(under soda dispenser - wood damaged from soda leakage)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on dicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(under soda dispenser)
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(paper plates in kitchen)
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(under equipments)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.(2 ABC)
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/17/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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 This violation must be corrected by : 7/26/09.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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