MOJO SMOKEHOUSE

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of cut tomatoes with two large dents on shelf in dry storage. Also, egg/buttermilk wash on ice at breading station at 47F. Per employee, wash wash placed out 4.5 hours prior.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken 45F/46F in cooler by fryers. Per employee, chicken left out for a few minutes while stocking. Chicken moved to reach-in freezer and approximately 15 minutes later raw chicken at 41F/39F. Also, egg/buttermilk wash on ice at breading station at 47F. Per employee, wash wash placed out 4.5 hours prior. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on threaded faucet with attached hose under triple sink. Operator installed vacuum breaker during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training for Joe expired 1-5-2026.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on ice machine not inverted. Employee turned bucket over. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under kitchen equipment and fryers with food debris. Wall at and around dishmachine has black mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled. Floor under bar equipment is soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean stacked pans on shelving in prep area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid in dishroom. Manager identified contents as sanitizer and labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers and kitchen equipment with heavy debris. Floor under dishmachine is soiled. Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles at triple sink and in prep area are soiled. Wall at dishmachine with black mold-like substance. Wall at smoker is soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in ice cream reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Right side hood filters have grease build up. Left side of flat grill exterior has grease/debris build up. Back of stove top with grease build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean pans and inserts on clean storage rack with old labels stuck to the pans/inserts. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Accumulation of soil residues on right side of server reach in cooler.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of server reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkeys thawing on speed rack at room temperature. Employee moved turkeys to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of chicken noodle soup with large dent in can on shelf next to walk in cooler. Employee removed can from supply.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Two live flying insects in dishmachine area. One live flying insect at back prep area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sautéed onions held above the grill with no time marking. Employee added time to onions. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored against and over single service containers on rack by expo. Operator moved sanitizer to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils and scrub pads in handwash sink by triple sink. Operator removed all items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of chicken noodle soup with large dent in can on shelf next to walk in cooler. Operator removed can from supply. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker stored on the microwave and umbrella stored on bag in box sodas.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exterior door has gap at the bottom, daylight showing at threshold, bottom right corner.

Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen have dust accumulation. Floors under all kitchen equipment and under three compartment sink are soiled. Walls at and around dish machine and throughout cook line are soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Excessive grease build up around outside shared grease container.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in ice cream reach in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for sugar has the handle in contact with the sugar.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plating around soda nozzles is soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple stacked clean pans on rack in storage area with old labels still attached. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle stored in reach in cooler across from fryers. Employee removed water bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in reach in cooler across from fryers. Floor drain at bar entrance is clogged.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, brisket (45F/46F/49F - Cold Holding). Manager states brisket has been in the cooler overnight.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Egg wash held on counter beside fryer at 57F. Manager states placed out at 11:00. Ice added to wash and temperature approximately 30 minutes later at 45F. In walk in cooler, brisket (45F/46F/49F - Cold Holding). Manager states brisket has been in the cooler overnight.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sautéed onions held on time as a public health control have no time marking. Manager states onions placed on time control at 10:45am and marked time on onions. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. French fry cutter, not in-use, has food debris on blades. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Cold water at hand wash sink beside the three compartment sink very slow, dripping, out of the faucet when turned on.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in hand wash sink in kitchen and small cleaning brush in hand wash sink at the three compartment sink. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on shelf in kitchen. Employee stated it is soap and water and labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen and prep areas are soiled. Floors under ice and soda machines, under fryers, under dishmachine and under three compartment sink in the bar are soiled. Wall at dishmachine and at three compartment sink with black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three pairs of tongs stored on handle of char grill. Employee moved all to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand wash sink at back prep area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer and side of flat grill beside fryer have grease build up. Underplating around nozzles on soda machine is soiled. Walk in cooler ceiling has black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple stainless steel containers on clean storage rack at back prep with old labels or label residue still attached. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sautéed onions being held on time controls missing time marking. Per employee, onions prepared one hour earlier. Employee marked appropriate time on sautéed onions. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Speed racks in walk in cooler have build up of food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by the three compartment sink has a spray bottle, lid and scrub pad in the sink. Employee removed all items. Hand wash sink across from the smoker is blocked by two trash cans. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at back prep. Employee replaced soap in dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in hand wash sink by the three compartment sink is not labeled with contents. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 50 dead flying insects inside fly light near dry storage area. Fly light was cleaned and all dead insects discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over the ice machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Most ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, prep and ware washing are soiled. Ceiling in walk in cooler has black mold-like substance. Wall at breading station and at three compartment sink is soiled. Floor under ice machines, under dish machine and under three compartment sink is soiled. Floor under all cooking equipment has heavy debris and grease build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf on top of reach in cooler on make line. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of char grill. Employee moved tongs to proper storage. Bowl used as a scoop in flour bin at prep area. Employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both ovens in kitchen and warming unit across from the smoker are soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulation of grease. Sides of fryers and flat grill have debris build up. Back interior of fryers, above the oil line, has debris build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple food containers on storage rack at back prep have old labels attached.

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed utensil for cleaning grills made with dirty wiping cloth wrapped around bottom of utensil with tape. Utensil is not smooth and easily cleanable. Also, rubber spatula on storage rack has rubber pieces missing from the food contact surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooling shelving has heavy rust.

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes then make a beverage for a customer without washing hands. Also, observed cook place raw chicken on the grill with gloved hands, remove gloves and put on fresh gloves without washing hands in between.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two cases of grill cleaner on dry storage rack directly next to vinegar and above bag-in-box soda. Employee moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on threaded faucets.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several cutting boards on storage rack by dishmachine with black staining. Can opener at prep table soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at breading station has empty food container. Handwash sink at hot holding units with scrub pads in sink. Employee removed all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink by three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not all employees have completed training.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with blue liquid at hand wash sink in kitchen and in bar area not labeled. Employee labeled one bottle and discarded the other. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in sugar container by soda machine.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above entrance to walk in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and light shields throughout kitchen and ware washing with heavy soil. Walls near ice machine and in ware washing areas are soiled. Floor behind and under hot equipment in kitchen and under three compartment sink with heavy debris. Sides of kitchen hot equipment has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on equipment handle. Employee moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with heavy debris. Under-plating on soda machine has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed tongs wrapped with soiled wiping cloth and duct tape. Per employee, device used to clean the grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has multiple shelves with rusting.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler under breading station. Per manager, chicken was in cooler overnight.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash (46F - Cold Holding) at breading station. Manager states prepared at approximately 11 a.m. Manager voluntarily discarded egg wash. Also observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler under breading station. Per manager, chicken was in cooler overnight. Chicken was discarded.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of chemical stored next to clean sheet pans on shelf at smoker prep table. Manager moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at back prep table soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two lids and a scrub pad in handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed two completed agreements. Manager states rest of staff is not completed.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one ceiling tile missing at entrance to walk in cooler and one ceiling tile missing at by smoker at fire suppression system. Observed hole in wall in ladies restroom by trash can.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, prep and ware washing areas are soiled. Walk in cooler and beer walk in cooler ceiling and walls have black mold-like substance build-up. Walls under 3 compartment sink, under dishmachine and at back door area are soiled. Walls behind bar equipment are soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on left at breading station is torn. Duct tape used on utensil in kitchen. Reach in freezer across from soda machine has ice build up. Ice buckets at ice machine are no longer smooth and cleanable.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored unclean container with dirty water in container. Manager removed scoops and container for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods above cooking equipment with build up of grease. Underplating around soda machine nozzles have build up of debris. Walk in cooler shelving has a build up of debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single-service cups on floor in dry storage. Manager moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed home-made utensil for cleaning grills with dirty cloth held to utensil with duct tape. Manager discarded tool. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar sink tested at 100ppm.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed raw shell eggs being stored over batter. Operator moved eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. On cook line observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods not labeled with time items were placed on line. After discussing with operator he placed time marks. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in steam table observed two pans, mash (100F - Hot Holding); mash (120F - Hot Holding). Operator placed back into microwave to continue to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table near back door observed bottle of sanitizer being stored next to a bottle of oil and pans. Operator moved bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. On the menu observed the item Delta catfish as advertised, boxes and invoice stating as Guidrys Catfish. Operator unable to provide proof of delta catfish. Contacted OPQ regarding misrepresentation. Admin Complaint

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen observed multiple tiles and vents with heavy dust buildup. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind the bar observed standing water. On cook line observed standing water.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. In front of ice machine observed ice bucket being stored on the floor when not in use.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In front of cook line observed reach-in freezer with ice buildup.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line and the walk-in cooler door observed very soiled. Small white fan on front line facing over cook line observed with dust buildup. Shelves in walk-in cooler observed with food and buildup. On cook line across from fryers double warmer observed with heavy grease buildup. At server station observed area above nozzles with buildup. Behind bar observed mold-like substance in the holders for soda guns. Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed the floors behind the bar, and in both walk-in coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed unwashed produce being stored over multiple racks of ready to eat cooling food.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler with rust.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front line reach-in cooler observed towel not in sanitizer.