Moe's Southwest

2-2A: .03(2)(o)Observed PIC (person in charge) was unable to provide signed employee health forms for selected employees. Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC was given two employee health forms. Both employees signed the forms.

2-2D: .06(2)(o)Observed the handsink located in the warewashing area was blocked by a large rolling trash can. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and not used for purposes other than handwashing. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Trash can was rolled to an approved located. SECOND REPEAT OF CODE VIOLATION. VIOLATION OBSERVED ON NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION WILL RESULT IN PERMIT SUSPENSION.*

2-2E: .03(6)PIC was unable to provide written procedures for a vomiting and diarrheal event. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC was given written procedures for a vomiting and diarrheal event. Facility will use quats as disinfectant sanitizer.

13A: .02(1)(d)Observed the previous inspection report (10/16/25 score 85) was not posted into public view. The inspection report from 11/4/24 score 92 was posted instead. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. (C) Corrective Actions: PIC was given updated inspection report to post into public view. SECOND REPEAT OF CODE VIOLATION. OBSERVATION OF CODE VIOLATION ON NEXT ROUTINE WILL RESULT IN PERMIT SUSPENSION.*

15C: .05(7)(a)2,3Observed the following container debris;

1. prep cooler door
2. right side of prep cooler
3. bottom prep cooler
4. bottom of serving line reach-in-cooler Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. (C)

17C: .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3Observed flooring in the walk-in-cooler and underneath equipment in the serving line contained debris. Observed the left side wall in by the grill held grease debris. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)

2-1B: .03(5)(c)Observed food employee come into the kitchen from the restroom, put on fresh gloves and started using a cell phone. Food employee placed the cell phone on her ear and proceeded to take a green chopping board and a cutting knife to the three compartment sink. Food employee then discarded her gloves an put on fresh gloves and proceeded to scope cooked rice into metal utensils. Employees must wash hands and exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service articles, and: 1) after touching exposed body parts; 2) after using the restroom; 3) after coughing, sneezing, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; 4) after handling soiled equipment or utensils; 5) during food preparation, as often as needed to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; 6) before putting on gloves; 7) after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands; 8) a second time when entering the kitchen from using the restroom. (P) Corrective Actions: Food employee removed her gloves and washed her hands.

2-2D: .06(2)(o)Observed the handsink located in the warewashing/ prep area blocked by a rolling mop bucket, dust pan, and a broom. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC (person in charge) removed the rolling mop bucket, dust pan, and broom were removed to an approved location

13A: .02(1)(f)(1)Observed the previous inspection report 3/18/25 score 83 not posted into public view. Observed the inspection report from 11/4/24 score 92 posted into public view. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. (C) Corrective Actions: PIC was given new score to post

6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese cold holding above 41F in the prep cooler. After checking the temperatures of foods above for a second time to ensure rapid cooling, observed dice tomatoes still above 41F. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: PIC (person in charge) put lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese on an ice bath. After second temperatures, PIC removed the diced tomatoes to the walk-in-cooler for rapid cooling.

8-2B: .07(6)(g)Observed sanitizer bucket in the kitchen and in the dining area not labeled. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC labeled both buckets.

10D: .04(7)(c)Observed squeeze bottles on serving line not labeled. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C) Corrective Actions: PIC labeled the bottles. ***THIRD REPEAT OF CODE VIOLATION (FOOD LABELS). PERMIT SUSPENDED. PERMIT REINSTATED AFTER TRAINGING. ****

2-2D: .06(2)(o)Observed the handsink located in prep area blocked by a trash can and mop bucket. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Mop bucket and trash can was removed to an approved location.

10D: .04(7)(c)Observed squeeze bottles on the serving line not labeled. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C) Corrective Actions: PIC (person in charge) had food employees label squeeze bottles. *** THIS IS A SECOND REPEAT OF VIOLATION. THRID REPEAT OF VIOLAITON MAY RESULT IN PERMIT SUSPENSION. ***

10D: .04(7)(c)Observed squeeze bottles on the serving line not labeled with food common name. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C) Corrective Actions: PIC (person-in-charge) labeled all of the squeeze bottles.

13A: .02(1)(f)(1)Observed the 2023 permit posted into public view instead of the 2024 permit. The permit holder shall post the permit as in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. (C) Corrective Actions: PIC was given the 2024 permit to post into public view. PIC posted the 2024 permit.