Mekenita Mexican Grille, 17623 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Business Info

Name: Mekenita Mexican Grille
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 17623 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548
License #: 3916200
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 12/06/2010
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Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
***
2.8
Ratings in categories:
Food:
**
2.0
Service:
**
2.0
Price:
**
2.0
Ambience:
****
4.0
Cleanliness:
***
3.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(taco chips - ice machine area)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(sugar)
  • Critical. Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler - home depot buckets to store food)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
 12/06/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(covered bucket of cooked beans at 100 Degrees F.)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(spices)
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(cook line)
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.(wooden spoons for sauces)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(front counter)
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.(ABC in kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
 08/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
 4/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.(ceviche) This violation must be corrected by : 4/22/10.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.(ceviche) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed containers of specialty drinks stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.3 Corrected on Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Light not functioning.(hood)
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.(server's station)
 2/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.(2 oz. cup use as scoop) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date) Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(plastic forks and knives)
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(utility sink)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.(ABC)
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
 10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

Beverly

Added on Jul 31, 2015 7:39 PM
Visited on Jul 24, 2015 8:37 PM
Food:
**
Service:
**
Price:
**
Ambience:
****
Cleanliness:
***
I ordered a chicken burrito that I've had before and it was obviously more rice than chicken and didn't have near the flavor as before.
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