Pinellas Park, Pinellas County

MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL

4683 PARK BLVD N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Feb 27, 2024
City
Pinellas Park
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 22676678

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler on cook line: @ 1:18pm Pico 48F, Cut lettuce 48F ,Shredded cheese 49F Manager put items on ice bath. Re-temped items @ 2:15pm Pico 40F, Cut lettuce 42F, Shredded cheese 40F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 22676682

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Black beans stored inside hot holding unit not date marked and held for more than 24 hours. Manager stated they were stored and held in hot holding unit over night.

22-02-4

Detail 22676680

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute in dinning area soiled with mold like substance.

31A-09-4

Detail 22676683

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spatula stored in hand sink near kitchen door entrance. Spatula moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22676679

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in kitchen area near back kitchen door being used to dump food. Inspector observed black beans inside sink during inspection. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22676675

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispensers in front of house kitchen area not dispensing paper towels. Back of the house paper towel dispenser near three compartment sink not dispensing paper towels. Manager changed batteries on dispenser near back kitchen door entrance. Dispenser dispensed paper towels. Paper towels were place at hand washing sink in front of the house area nearest to the fridge t door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22676673

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22676681

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes stored on clean dish rack near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22676677

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler on cook line heavily soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22676676

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Heavily soiled standing water inside reach-in cooler in kitchen front area. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 22676674

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce, green bell peppers and jalapeƱos over pico, shredded cheese, roasted corn and cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager moved unwashed produce. Corrected On-Site

Jan 29, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 17Total: 25

41-24-4

Detail 22599597

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Manager moved strip. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22599600

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cut lettuce and black beans inside walk in cooler not labeled.

03A-02-5

Detail 22599602

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 51 F @ 12:47pm re-temp pico 38 F @ 2:04pm Corrected On-Site

11-03-5

Detail 22599596

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Discussed with manager employee health policy and health requirements.

11-27-4

Detail 22599599

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22599585

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle and ice chute in dining area soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22599593

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty towels inside hand sink near kitchen back door. Manager moved towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 22599582

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink near kitchen back door not dispensing paper towels.

40-06-5

Detail 22599595

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater stored on top of dry beans on storage rack near kitchen entrance. Employee phone stored above prep table near kitchen entrance. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22599592

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.

24-08-4

Detail 22599594

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 22599580

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-20-4

Detail 22599584

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

10-04-5

Detail 22599601

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop used for scooping chips stored on top of hot holding unit. Manager stored on clean surface. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22599603

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 handle touching powdered substance in closed container under prep table near kitchen door entrance. Manager moved item. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 22599588

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs and scoop handle touching chips on cook line. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site

33-10-4

Detail 22599589

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.

51-18-6

Detail 22599604

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 22599583

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive oil build up underneath flat top grill on kitchen cook line.

16-46-4

Detail 22599598

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dish rack near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22599591

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22599581

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled food debris and standing water.

29-49-6

Detail 22599587

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Soiled standing water inside reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22599586

Basic - Stored food not covered. Spices stored in containers under prep table near kitchen entrance not covered. Manager covered containers with lids. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22599590

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 15

22-02-4

Detail 22451594

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine Ice chute soiled in dinning room.

32-11-5

Detail 22451598

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper inside woman's bathroom. Manager stocked toilet paper. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22451604

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink near front door entrance. Manager stocked dispenser with paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-04-4

Detail 22451595

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Restroom cleaner stored above prep table near door leading to back area. Manager moved bottle to chemical rack. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22451599

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior near office area has accumulated mold-like substance.

12B-02-4

Detail 22451603

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink near hand washing sink near door leading to back entrance of kitchen. Manager moved drink. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22451597

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 22451596

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.

16-46-4

Detail 22451606

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes stored on dish rack near three compartment sink.

22-16-4

Detail 22451593

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line soiled with old food debris. Employee scrubbed, cleaned and sanitizer inside of reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22451600

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Soiled standing water inside reach in cooler near cook line.

08B-12-5

Detail 22451602

Basic - Stored food not covered. Food being stored in containers under prep table near door to back entrance of kitchen not covered. Manger put lids on containers. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22451592

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee hung up mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22451601

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of counter near hand sink in front entrance. Manager stored cloth in sanitizer bucket and educated his employee on proper way to store wet wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 22451605

Basic - soiled floors. Floor soiled with food debris throughout the kitchen.

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-03-5

Detail 21851020

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Manager was educated.

22-02-4

Detail 21851019

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, cutting board staining front line, interior of front reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 21851017

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line.

29-49-6

Detail 21851018

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front line

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 21302801

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 1 10 can of crushed. 1 10 can of sweet corn. tomatillosSee stop sale.

22-02-4

Detail 21302802

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris. Build up of grease on flat top.

22-20-5

Detail 21302798

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on self service soda machine soiled with black mold like substance.

08B-20-4

Detail 21302793

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 10 can of crushed tomatillos dented. 1 10 can of sweet corn dented.

13-02-4

Detail 21302795

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee wearing hat with long hair down to shoulders, manager educated.

14-11-5

Detail 21302800

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn.

36-22-4

Detail 21302794

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under reach in cooler on prep line.

36-73-4

Detail 21302792

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drain under 3 compartment sink soiled.

33-11-4

Detail 21302799

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 21302797

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

42-01-4

Detail 21302796

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink not hanging. Corrected On-Site

Dec 8, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20711666

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20711663

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above dining room and front line are soiled with possible mold like substance. Ceiling tiles and lights in dining room dusty. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: ceiling tiles in dining room still soiled. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20711665

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 20711664

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors near mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

Oct 6, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-19-4

Detail 20565990

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed average temp of all hand wash sinks is 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20565982

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near mop sink. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20565983

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 98-137 degrees Fahrenheit, chicken was stirred, chicken 166 degrees Fahrenheit 8 minutes later. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20565987

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20565988

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front line hand wash sink 85 degrees Fahrenheit, three compartment sink he's 87 degrees Fahrenheit, cook line hand wash sink 87 degrees Fahrenheit, bathroom hand wash sinks 87 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20565985

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above dining room and front line are soiled with possible mold like substance. Ceiling tiles and lights in dining room dusty. Warning

28-02-4

Detail 20565992

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front line. Water dripping from the condenser inside cooler then dripping onto the ground behind the front line. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20565984

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20565989

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front line reach in cooler gasket soiled. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 20565991

Basic - Objectionable odors near mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20565986

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front line, water dripping from the condenser inside cooler then dripping onto the ground behind the front line. Hand wash sink near three compartment sink leaking from incoming water lines. Hand wash sink at three compartment sink dripping from drain. Warning

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 20530279

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Cutting board still has deep grooves. Time Extended

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

53B-01-5

Detail 20361286

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20361280

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in seasonings used at scoop. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20361285

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near walk in cooler. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20361279

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20361283

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near rice cooker. Drink was moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20361281

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and shirt on bags of dry rice and beans. Items moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-64-5

Detail 20361284

Basic - Objectionable odors near mop sink. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20361282

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under three compartment sink leaking. Work order is in for pipes. Warning