Moe's Southwest Grill, 1444 W Tennessee St Unit 1, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1444 W Tennessee St Unit 1, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4703026
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wiping clothes stored on the prep table in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Lobby soda fountain.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at service line blocked by a cart. **Corrected On-Site**
10/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatillo salsa at salsa bar held at 52°f, per manager, salsa has only been out for 1 hour. Manager moved product to walk in cooler, bringing temperature to 40°f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bored spray bottle containing sanitizer stored near tortillas at rear preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Observed food handler fill pitcher with water at hand sink near cook line.
6/26/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At drink station in lobby.
2/14/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hot water side at hand wash sink next to cash register on cook line.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At cook line next to cash register. **Corrected On-Site**
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Cooking oil, near fryers.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Nar water heater behind establishment.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
8/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed lasagna in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Food manager informed me that he had taken the test to be recertified, but had not received results or certificate yet at the time of inspection. **Warning**
6/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide (Raid) labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the rear ice machine.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED CAN OF DERMOPLAST STORED ON SODA BOXES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED GAP IN HOOD VENT PLACEMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.Observed employee wash hands for approximately 10-15 seconds at front hand wash sink, not the required minimum of 20 seconds.
  • Observed in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Observed chips scoop with handle in contact with chips at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at preparation sink lower than flood rim of sink near back door.
6/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed backflow prevention device missing at hose bibb connected to mop sink at restroom area and faucet near back door.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers at lobby near rest rooms area.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed employee #2 wash hands than turn off faucet off without using paper towel.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed employee wash hands than turn faucet off without using a paper towel.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair at front reach in cooler.
  • Observed wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on employee's waist. Corrected On Site.
4/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Salsas on self service bar not under sneezeguard. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee appling gloves without washing hands 1st. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed mildew-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Outside of back area of ice chute.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn relish on frontline at 49 degrees fahrenhiet. Just made because they ran out. Has 4 hours from start time to cool down to 41 degrees. Not out 4 hours. Observed at 41 degrees fahrenhiet 35 minutes later. Corrected On Site.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method; corn salsa (204F) cooling with tight plasrtic wrap cover in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers; above ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; case of black olives.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle; orange bottle.
2/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. LEMONS OUT FRONT.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ON 4-HOUR LIMIT CHEESE ON FRONT LINE
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. FRONTLINE COOLER .
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REFRIGERATOR ON FRONT LINE.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. MOE'S RICE SEASONING. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage outside backdoor. Corrected On Site.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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