PINEAPPLE TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground outside near dumpster area.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dishwasher machine soda gun nozzles at bar area with mold-like substance .

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishwasher machine trash can in front of sink and water pitcher in sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed dishwasher machine soufflé cup used as scoop in hot broth in hot holding box. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wet nesting holder for nozzle of soda at bar has mold-like substance in it.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed the area around dumpster and back of building is not properly graded and causing large unsanitary puddles as run off from roof gutters.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef over beer kegs in walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair over dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed light cover still in need of repairs. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at pre valve at dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed water pipe still has leak Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator went online and paid for and print copy of new license. Sync ipad inspection app multiple times but system is not showing updated to current license. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of cut tomatoes in Walk-in cooler stored on shelf below raw ground beef. Observed employee move tomatoes to higher shelf for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef at cooks line grill 119F hot holding. Employee stated he had moved it off hot side of grill 45 minutes prior. Observed employee put beef back on grill and reheat to 171F Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of salsa stored on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 10-20-23 Repeat Violation

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line used to serve food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code. Repeat 10-20-23 Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bo on rack by clean dishes. Observed employee remove bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink across from reach-in cooler at wait station. Observed employee replace towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no ha bowl used as scoop in sugar bin at kitchen. Observed employee remove bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil jugs on floor in dry storage area, Containers of sauce on floor in Walk-in cooler and containers of margarita mix on floor at bar.

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line used to serve food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code.