Moe's Southwest Grill, 1326 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1326 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
License #: 6307585
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Frontline.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
09/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open bottle of Nestl Pure Life water next to tortilla shell on frontline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on frontline.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handsink on frontline.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Lobby. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
6/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
11/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black apron on rack with supplies. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400 ppm
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./back prep area.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.handsink near walkin cooler.
  • Light(s) out cookline.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese and sour cream Corrected On Site.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning./cookline
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle./rack above drain board /3 compartment sink.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Light not functioning./cookline
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
11/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination./lemons at beverage station .
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • Light not functioning./cookline
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Light not functioning./cookline
  • Critical - Observed soiled walkin - cooler shelves.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./dented can of Del Sol Nachos sliced jalepeno peppers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Light not functioning./cookline.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./jacket on rack with beverage syrups and single serve items.
12/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./dented cans dry storage shelf.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./frontline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./between changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./frontline
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation./side of backdoor.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./broken floor tiles/frontline /backdoor.
  • Light not functioning./cookline.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils./detergent next to clean dishes
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
9/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
6/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service soup wells lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Ceiling tile missing at waterheater
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance on ice chute atsoda dispensing equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall at double cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on ice chute at soda system.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of ice on ice chute soda dispensing equipment.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/23/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 7/3/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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