Carrollwood, Hillsborough County

MOJITOS TAMPA

4535 GUNN HWY, Carrollwood, FL 33624

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Aug 17, 2023
City
Carrollwood
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22211246

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 22211244

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jorge Perez, exam scheduled next week per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Jorge Perez Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 22211245

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 02/01/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Time Extended

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 22010347

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. Ham and pork chorizo. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22010345

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. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22010344

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jorge Perez, exam scheduled next week per operator. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22010348

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 02/01/2023. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22010346

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 21849100

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jorge Prez Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: No proof Jorge prez Admin Complaint

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

53A-01-7

Detail 21672692

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jorge Prez Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 21672694

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21672696

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese and chicken cooked not dated reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 21672695

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By bar area - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 21672693

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Time Extended

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21663990

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 13 flies in bar area 5 live on alcohol soda gun holders 4 live on alcohol soda gun holders 4 live on soda gun holders. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: 11 live flies at bar side. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 21663985

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jorge Prez Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 21663989

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21663984

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese and chicken cooked not dated reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 21663986

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By bar area - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21663983

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21663988

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Yucca and pork on floor in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 21663987

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Time Extended

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 21660362

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 13 flies in bar area 5 live on alcohol soda gun holders 4 live on alcohol soda gun holders 4 live on soda gun holders.

08A-05-6

Detail 21660363

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked sausage. Walk in cooler operator moved sausage away from raw shelled eggs. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21660367

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer can opener blade soiled Soda gun nozzle soiled operator went to three compartment sink to sanitize nozzles wash rinse sanitize method. Corrective Action Taken

53A-01-7

Detail 21660366

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jorge Prez Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 21660365

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

02C-02-5

Detail 21660368

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese and chicken cooked not dated reach in cooler.

36-36-4

Detail 21660369

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By bar area

14-09-4

Detail 21660364

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21660372

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed from reach in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 21660371

Basic - Food stored on floor. Yucca and pork on floor in freezer.

25-05-4

Detail 21660370

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in kitchen.

Aug 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21263119

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0 ppm tested two times operator set up three compartment sink with chlorine at 100 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-16: operator using 3 comp sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21263116

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jorge Perez. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-16: August 8 th Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Jorge perez Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 21263117

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21263118

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-16: August 8 th Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Admin Complaint

Jun 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21142701

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0 ppm tested two times operator set up three compartment sink with chlorine at 100 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-16: operator using 3 comp sink. Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21142702

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jorge Perez. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-16: August 8 th Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21142703

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-16: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21142704

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-16: August 8 th Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21142706

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler cooked pork and beef not dated. Cooked chicken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-16: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21142705

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-16: Time Extended

Jun 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21132577

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0 ppm tested two times operator set up three compartment sink with chlorine at 100 ppm. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21132581

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 30 flies in dry storage area. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21132576

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat lemons walk in cooler Raw chicken over ready to eat pork walk in cooler. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21132579

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jorge Perez. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21132572

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21132578

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21132574

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21132573

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler cooked pork and beef not dated. Cooked chicken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21132580

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21132575

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area Warning

Dec 21, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 20741813

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can tomato purée by monarch

35A-02-6

Detail 20741812

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies by dish room area.

01A-15-4

Detail 20741820

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. See stop sale. Observed operator stated king fish with no invoice or box.

08A-05-6

Detail 20741817

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.

01B-04-5

Detail 20741823

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed raw fish operator stated it was kingfish in walk in cooler with no invoice or box. Operator discarded during time of inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 20741821

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in freezer soiled by can opener. Can opener blade soiled. Ice machine soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 20741815

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand washing sinks observed employee restock paper towels. Observed no paper towels in bar area.

02C-02-5

Detail 20741824

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ham meatball bacon mix in reach in cooler not date marked. Chicken beans rice and multiple items not date marked in walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 20741819

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

35A-03-4

Detail 20741816

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under storage area in kitchen. Operator removed and sanitized area.

36-73-4

Detail 20741825

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease under kitchen equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 20741822

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Observed employee move from floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20741814

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employee hand washing sink in bar area.

23-03-4

Detail 20741818

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Observed on sides of kitchen equipment on cooks line.