Moe's Southwest Grill, 2539 Countryside Blvd Ste 8, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2539 Countryside Blvd Ste 8, Clearwater, FL 33761
License #: 6216252
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. To go containers in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damage. Above mop sink.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back prep table, inside walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. I front of mop sink.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By registers.
  • 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.
07/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By ice machine.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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 chewing gum in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep table.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dry rack.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor by prep table and in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep counter.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons at beverage area.
  • High Priority - Small live flies in kitchen by office, dry storage and prep table.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
1/2/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on containers, across from three compartment sink
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions, of of lettuce
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered nachos next to handsink, front line
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In dirty water
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons in dining area
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Under prep able next to sugar and salt
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink
11/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(back of kitchen)
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(cut lemons in beverage area)
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.(spray bottle near chips) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Heavy accumulation of soil under shelving in ice tea area in dining room.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed large bag of beans stored on kitchen floor. Observed green peppers in case stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage area
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed raw chicken juice and raw beef juices accumulated under shelving and on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In front of rear exit door between kitchen door and exit door.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled blue bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed large hole under counter, inside cabinet in direct contact with tea bags.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Rice/bean containers in dry storage area.
1/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storage of soiled towels and soiled paper towels.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. pans on cookline
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. timet on cookline
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. lids to kids cups
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. lemons lacking proper container with hinged lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Emergency light sign hanging by wires near walkin cooler.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable...large plastic bin under counter by icemachine
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under walkin cooler shelves
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area...3bay sink
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up inside blue icescoop holder by icemachine
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead insects in ceiling light shield by drystorage shelves
6/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise...booth by back door
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dirt debris in icescoop holder
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise...bench seat stored by back door
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...chicken temps at 45 F--freezer side of walkin cooler Corrected On Site...compressor turnered on
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sour cream temps at 45 F Corrected On Site...iced down.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...main sandwich cooler...all phf iced down..serviceman called.
6/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.chip scoop on top of container Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location. tossed under register on packaged cups
1/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.scoop for tortillias chips stored in basket for next customer
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.top of tortillias warmer
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.at handwashing sink by 3 compartment Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.shared with plaza
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.floor soap over single serve items Corrected On Site.
8/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/30/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/17/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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