Moe's Southwest Grill, 11140 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11140 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33773
License #: 6215657
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. Sealed package of new books available, but none are completed. **Warning**. Recheck 10-7-14 person in charge does not know where the training books are located. Employee states that the manager is waiting for other employees to complete the training before dispersing or filling out the certificates and cards.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Prep line foods held above 41°F. Operator states reach in cooler, burrito prep table, items are held for short times. **Warning**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Under self service soda fountain. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In back kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At self serve soda fountain. **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. Sealed package of new books available, but none are completed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Prep line foods held above 41°F. Operator states reach in cooler, burrito prep table, items are held for short times. **Warning**
08/05/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Box of individually wrapped forks stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Under self service soda fountain. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach cooler Corn pico 53°F , tomato pico 50°F , guacamole 44°F , sour cream 45°F , tomatoes sliced 44°F. Walk in cooler Tomatoes pico 50°F , shredded cheese 47°F , corn pico 51°F , guacamole 44°F , sliced tomatoes 46°F. Corrective action taken everything put on ice baths in walk in cooler. All foods prepped at opening this morning. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In back kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At self serve soda fountain. **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. Sealed package of new books available, but none are completed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Prep line foods held above 41°F. Operator states reach in cooler, burrito prep table, items are held for short times. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food double covered in plastic wrap with a plastic lid and in a plastic container in walk in cooler. Items immediately ice bathed and brought to temperature. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reach in cooler on front line.
08/04/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Shredded cheese 48°F, pico corn 52°F, guacamole 51°F, pico 49°F, )(Romain 49°F, shredded cheese 50°F, )ice bags added to cool **Warning**(5/13 shredded cheese 47°F, guacamole 48°F, pico corn 48°F, pico 47°F, ) 8-4-14 Reach in cooler on front line corn pico 50°F, tomato pico 51°F, shredded cheese 56°F , leaf lettuce 65°F, sour cream 47°F, Walk in cooler tomato pico 49°F, shredded cheese 47°F , guacamole 47°F , sour cream 46°F
08/04/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Shredded cheese 48°F, pico corn 52°F, guacamole 51°F, pico 49°F, )(Romain 49°F, shredded cheese 50°F, )ice bags added to cool **Warning**(5/13 shredded cheese 47°F, guacamole 48°F, pico corn 48°F, pico 47°F, )
5/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.(green and yellow cutting boards) **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(reach in on front line incapable of holding food at 41°F, or less) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Shredded cheese 48°F, pico corn 52°F, guacamole 51°F, pico 49°F, )(Romain 49°F, shredded cheese 50°F, )ice bags added to cool **Warning**
5/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.(green and yellow cutting boards) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee bicycle stored next to single service items in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(reach in on front line incapable of holding food at 41°F, or less) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Shredded cheese 48°F, pico corn 52°F, guacamole 51°F, pico 49°F, )(Romain 49°F, shredded cheese 50°F, )ice bags added to cool **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
5/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. On floor Under rack
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - Storage of bicycles next to single-service items. In kitchen , moved outside **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind flattop grills. Cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Self serve coke product dispenser in lobby
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bunn tea brewer leaking water onto counter
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Mold-like substance formed on inside of drainage tube , under coca cola dispensing unit in lobby
6/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of tomatoes, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Both alto sham hot holding units
1/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. one individ can of sliced ripe olives Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. under prep table For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Emergency light does not function when tested. hanging by wire ; kitchen For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. broken chips; crumbs - front line Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented can - Duet brand sliced ripe olives Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef 44 F ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. quat ammonium sanitizer measured at 30o ppm ; wiping cloths Corrected On Site. recheck 200 ppm
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. kitchen
  • Critical - Emergency light does not function when tested. hanging by wire - kitchen For reporting purposes only.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knives stored in crevace between counter and cold table - front line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of dispensing chute - ice machine; dining room
  • Critical - Observed can missing label
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with water due to leaking drainage pipe under 3 comp sink - dishwashing area
  • Observed leaking faucet at 3 comp sink
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. duct tape in use to control leaking drainage pipe under 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handwash sink in kitchen slow to drain
5/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. behind food storage rack - kitchen For reporting purposes only.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. hot water temperature measured at 91 - hsndwash sink
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ice chute of soda dispensing machine - lobby
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. tops of bulk food storage containers [salt and southwest seasoning] not clean to sight and touch - under veg prep table
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. plastic forks
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during storage. two ladders in kitchen - one next to Bunn brewer; one stored in between hanwash sink and storage rack containing ingredients and sanitized utensils
12/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. chemical spray bottle on prep table next to sack of blk beans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed for 02/01/12 expiration.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on the shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed carton of milk stored in ice used for drinks.
4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. container in sink
  • Critical. Observed buildup of pink substance in the interior deflector shield of ice machine.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture of three comp. sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. rolling cart
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed utensil at hand sink.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. Observed rinsing spatula at hand sink.
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.sauces in customer service area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons in customer service area
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup on inside deflector shield of ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of the walkin cooler door.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture of three compartment sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on prep table.
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food storage containers in poor condition.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(reach in cooler in front area)
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(spray hose at dish sink)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(mens restroom) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(above ice machine )
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by single service items. (spray bottles hung on box of togo supplies in front area)
2/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(cooked onions and peppers at approximately 124 degrees f) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(deli style cooler on cooks line) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(hood filter area)
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/14/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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