Moe's Southwest Grill, 520 21st St., Norfolk, VA 23517 - Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Moe's Southwest Grill
Address: 520 21st St., Norfolk, VA 23517
Type: Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 757 624-6637
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 03/25/2016

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Inspection findings

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Post CFM Certificate for Public View.Transfer CFM From Serve Safe to Norfolk Public Health Certificate.Hood Cleaning sticker affixed to hood has expired.*(2/27/2015). Restrooms, Dry Storage, Outside refuse area/Ok. Ice to be in contact the salsa containers at Salsa Bar, reading < 41*F.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
    Observation: Stainless steel pans were found stacked wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
    Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
  • Critical: Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory*
    Observation: The handwashing facility located at the Kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the cardboard boxes & cart preventing its use.
03/25/2016Routine
  • Mops - Drying Mops
    Observation: Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
    Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
05/07/2015Routine
ABC License current.Now serving draft beer also.Health Permit expires 2/2015.Hood system due for cleaning 12/2014.Restrooms clean. Maintain temperature charts for refrigeration units and Food handler cards for all employees.Dry storage and dumpster area ok.Discussed above issues with District Manager and owner.
  • Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
    Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
    Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat; Potentially Hazardous Food; Date Marking*
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.(Various containers).
    Correction: Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.Discussed food labeling with Manager (D. Fulgham) on site.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no test kit located in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.(Qt ammonium)
    Correction: Obtain a Qt Ammonium test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of grease and missing 3 hood filters while cooking at grill area.(Hood filter system behind hood filters has build of grease)
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.Due for cleaning in 12/2014.
10/23/2014Routine
Dry storage/Restrooms OK.Permit and CFM Certificate posted.Permit expires 2/2015.Hood system due for cleaning 7/2014.Maintain temperature logs on all refrigeration units daily.All FHC's current.
  • Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation
    Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.(Sitting on back counter surface)
    Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Observation: No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen handsink next to automatic ice maker.
    Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials.Corrected on site.
06/10/2014Routine
Restrooms clean/organized.Permit expired 1/2014,Maintain temperature logs on all refrigeration units daily(2x) Hood sticker expires 2/2014 Drink service area and Salsa Bar clean/organized.
  • Critical: Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory*
    Observation: The handwashing facility located at the Back prep room area was blocked prior to inspection(Mr. Coffee Machine sitting on hanhsink wash area, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.(Preventing its use).
    Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the Coffee machine.(Corrected on site).
02/06/2014Routine
Hood sticker/Cleaning not visible.Permit expires 2/2014.Note:CFM certificate expires 11/203.(RECERT Class).Establishment clean and organized.Restrooms OK.
No violation noted during this evaluation.
10/09/2013Routine
Permit expires 2/2014.Temperature logs current.FHC's current.Note: Recommend 2nd CFM on staff and post CFM certificate.
  • Critical: Handwashing Lavatory
    Observation: There are not an adequate number of handwash lavatories on site. (See 12 VAC5-421-2280) One up front good,one in back of house broke.
    Correction: Install additional lavatories to increase the employee's opportunity to wash hands routinely. Prior to installing additional plumbing fixtures the permit holder must apply and gain approval through the necessary regulatory agencies.Handsink Assembly is broken.Parts came in,but wrong items.New assembly and sink to be installed this week according to CFM(Mr. Hollowell)
  • Outer Openings; Protected
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.(Cleanout next to 4 compartment sink/Left side)
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings
06/11/2013Routine
Permit expires 2/2013.Contact Health dept about application and current fee.Hood sticker expired 9/2012.Need current/updated sticker on hood system.Maintain temperature logs on all refrigeration units daily.Restrooms and outside area clean.
  • Water Pressure
    Observation: Hot / Cold water under insufficient or inadequate pressure was found to serve the following equipment back of house handsink.(Faucet/nozzle broken).
    Correction: Inadequate water pressure could result in improper handwashing or equipment operation. Restore water under sufficient and adequate pressure to the handsink in back of house area immediately.Work order has been issued for contractor to correct today IAW in house general manager's instructions.
02/13/2013Routine

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