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Moe's Southwest Grill

September 2, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,ON BOXES,NEAR MOP SINK,AROUND WET MOPS.ALSO DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED NORTH WEST DOOR ALONG BOTTOM HAS APPX."3/4" AND SOUTH WEST ENTRY DOORS DOOR FRAME ON LEFT DOOR GAP.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/2/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,STEAK,RICE,LETTUCE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMP SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT,REACH IN PREP COOLER,ROLLING CARTS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 4- COMP SINK
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD,WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD ON CAULK ABOVE 4- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL BASE BEHIND CUTTING STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA
code 35

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