Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar, 2541 Mcmullen Booth Rd Ste C, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POBLANO MEXICAN GRILL & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2541 Mcmullen Booth Rd Ste C, Clearwater, FL 33759
License #: 6214603
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 07/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. Near dish-machine
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near ice machine
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Beef , cheese dip
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chip bowls **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under prep tables
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Cooks line
  • 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. Rice, flour, bulk bins
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Cut tomatoes, cut lettuce
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Main line HWS
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Beans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooks line
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pull out drawers on cooks line
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Three compartment sink and prep sink
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Ground beef 49°F,
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At bar
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Main line HWS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Ground beef 49°F,
  • 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.
  • 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 chicken, beef, ribs
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. **Repeat Violation**
1/17/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under flat top and along cooks line.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil by back door.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep counter.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall, 15 live in and around drawers on low boy beneath flat top on cooks line, 2 on blue shelving at end of cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Servers station.
1/16/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under flat top and along cooks line.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil by back door.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep counter.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall, 15 live in and around drawers on low boy beneath flat top on cooks line, 2 on blue shelving at end of cooks line.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Hot sauce on chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Servers station.
1/15/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Hood filters turned horizontal on cooks line.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. At hand wash sink beside dish machine.
1/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Hood filters turned horizontal on cooks line.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soda gun and plastic pieces in standing water in bar
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand sink in bar.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. At hand wash sink beside dish machine.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ground beef, cubed beef, retried beans and cooked chicken and peppers at 49°-110°
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Tomato 46°, sour cream 46°, lettuce 46°, cheese 56°, beef raw 56°, chicken raw 56°. In low boy on cooks line and in taco/salad station.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beef, beans and chicken in large bus tubs/pans not properly cooling. 49°-110°
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At sink at end of cooks line.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
1/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware in server station.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar bin.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in use knife stored in soiled compartment of cart on cook line.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked vegetables in reach in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Large bucket with cleaning fluid stored inside hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken, refried beans in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales, chicken, stuffed peppers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under hand sink in server station.
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. throughout all coolers
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. unfinished wood under three compartment sink
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. child high chairs, booster seats.
11/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. throughout all coolers
  • Violation: 10-06-1 In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. ice scoop in ice with handle touching ice
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. fryer
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. unfinished wood under three compartment sink
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. child high chairs, booster seats.
  • Violation: 23-08-1 Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. behind bar
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. sanitizer bucket stored in handsink
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. 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 : 11/26/12.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler This violation must be corrected by : 9/26/12.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. sanitizer bucket stored in handsink
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar, beans
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. ice scoop in ice with handle touching ice
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. 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 : 11/26/12.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. unfinished wood under three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on bar
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. child high chairs, booster seats.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. fryer
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/26/12.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. around onion bag in dry storage
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. to-go bags used for tortilla storage
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. poultry, pork, dairy.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted throughout kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. behind bar
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler and freezer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. throughout all coolers
9/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tongs hung on oven door handle
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tortilla cutter storec between hotline tables
  • Observed build-up of grease under flattop grill
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...beans--drystorage room--by rice bin
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...bar beerkeg cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in reachin freezer---stuffed peppers.
12/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink....tankless hot water heater problems
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler drawers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...beerkeg cooler at bar
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water---taco cooler--bottom section
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris...bar
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in reachin freezer---stuffed peppers--trays stacked directly on top of each other---no cover on foods
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in reachin freezer---vegetables
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit...white refrigerator under counter in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of debris under flattop grill
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in reachin freezer
3/10/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in reachin freezers.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease under flattop grill.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris--underside of drawers handles.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...drawers under flattop grill.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...walkin cooler temps 44 F-45 F.
  • Critical - Observed ay of cooked food stored on top of garbage can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect...employee touched tacos with no gloves on Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--underside of drawers handles.
  • Observed build-up of grease under flattop grill.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method...foods cooled in covered containers in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....44 F--beef in drawers
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sour cream temps at 50 F--and cheese temps at 47 F..top section of cooler Corrected On Site...lid closed
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...walkin cooler, beef temps at 45 F
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...walkin cooler-chicken temps at 44 F
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in reachin freezers.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair...3bay sink faucet leaking when turned off.
1/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. dry storage room
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • 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. class k
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/22/2010Routine - 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. cooked meat, sauces in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. dry storage room
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions in dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. end of hot holding
  • 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.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. bar
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. next to ice machine
4/16/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method...cooling chicken, beans, other foods at room temperature .
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in drawers cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on top of dishmachine
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...sink by tortilla chips storage bins.
  • Observed grease/foods debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
3/16/2010Routine - 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...walkin cooler---note: tonight is high volume taco night
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in smaller refrigerator by drystorage room entrance--under counter
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding drawers----by fryer.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength...0ppm
  • Observed build-up of food debris/dirt on top of dishmachine
  • Plumbing system in disrepair...handsink by dishmachine---hot water faucet handle broken
  • Critical. Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.--employee bathroom
  • Observed bin of water under handsink by dishmachine not emptied---no leak here
8/24/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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