MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #686

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Mold like substance on temperature probe on the inside of the ice machine in back kitchen area Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in back kitchen area

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container in clean ware rack has crack

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at handwash sink in dishwash area

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on pipes and floor behind fryer in kitchen

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( lemons,limes ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Ready-To-Eat takeout order ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved take out order Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in walk-in cooler: cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager removed plastic cover to help cheese return to 41F. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front counter reach-in cooler. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above front counter reach-in cooler.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide strips over kitchen prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of bleach stored in dish area hand washing sink. Manager removed bottle of bleach during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in men's restroom.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain under three compartment sink. Drain underneath kitchen prep sink. Manager placed covers on both drains. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table outside of walk-in cooler. Manager placed drink on bottom shelf of prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor in front of kitchen ice machine. Manager placed bucket on cart. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on side of cook line steam kettle stand. Manager placed tongs on prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go aluminum pan lids stored on shelf in middle of kitchen. Manager turned lids over. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor underneath front counter.

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Strips located in kitchen above soda boxes.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in self service area next to dining room soda machine: salsa (48F,47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above front counter steam table.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light fixture in kitchen across from office.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pans stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table across from cook line warmer. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine. Yellow cutting boards stored on clean dish rack across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on side of catch bi for cook line steam kettle. Manager placed tongs on prep table ne t to steam table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored on rack across from office area.

Basic - Toilet/urinal in disrepair. Toilet seat in men's restroom loose. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in cook line warmer: corn (118F - Hot Holding). Employee stated item was placed in warmer 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee reheated item on grill, 194F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside of back door.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in front of steam table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Can of Starbucks coffee on shelf in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded can of coffee. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on steam kettle pan. Manager moved tongs to prep table next to steam kettle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Toilet/urinal in disrepair. Toilet seat loose in mens room.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 250 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink, 0 ppm. Manager changed water for three compartment sink, 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went from sweeping floor to preparing to go containers without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin if kitchen ice machine. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine. Manager moved ice bucket to dish area to be cleaned. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water filter not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Water filter next to kitchen ice machine dated 5/13/2019.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom in dining room.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on dish rack next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack in walk-in cooler. Vents above grill greasy. Outside of kitchen ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath hand washing sink across from front register.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in the back hallway adjacent to the kitchen.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bagged chicken in the prep sink with running water, 46F. This was placed in the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaner stored on a prep table with bottled drinks. The spray was moved to cleaning. The drinks were moved to the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 reach-in cooler on the front line with accumulations of dried spills. ALSO, the right Freestyle multi nozzle has an accumulation of dried splash up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license was not available for review.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed the last inspection was not available for review in the binder or on the wall.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the stairway has an accumulation of used drinks and cans.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the lid was open.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rooftop door is not self closing, and is adjacent to dry storage upstairs. The door was open upon arrival. The door was then closed. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly by the front line hand wash sink.

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green salsa at the bar, 58°. ALSO, red salsa at the bar, 58°. Both were replaced and the refrigeration unit was turned on. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemical stored with the back up tortillas on the front line. The spray wa moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food bucket in the kitchen hand wash sink. It was removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed lack of trainers certificate number on multiple certificates. ALSO, multiple certificates lack dates of birth. These were added. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried food debris on it.

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the 3 compartment sink hand wash sink. Towels were added. ALSO, the paper towels machined was jammed in the kitchen. The dispenser was opened. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the strawberry drink dispensing area is soiled.

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Observed a small strip if plastic bag in the opened bulk dried beans. The strip was removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed seasonings stored on the floor in the upstairs storage area. These were place over 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the wall of the ice machine from a replacement screw.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area over the soda nozzles with an accumulation of dried splash up. A staff member started cleaning these. Corrective Action Taken