Durham County Health Dept
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NameMOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
Address6807 FAYETTEVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
DURHAM NC 27713
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyDurham
Inspection Date 7/5/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsEHS thermometer calibration- 32F
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 (A), (B) and (C) (1), (4) - (16) Demonstration- Pf - No one present during inspection was a certified food protection manager (CFPM), PIC could not answer EHS questions assessing demonstration of knowledge, and had P/Pf violations. The PIC at a food establishment shall either be a CFPM or be able to demonstrate knowledge of proper food safety and handling. CDI- Discussed all violations with PIC.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C - The only person with a CFPM course was not present during inspection. At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding- P - REPEAT- Pre-portioned salsas and sour cream in the prep top and all items in the flip top unit holding above 41F during inspection (see temperature log). Maintain all TCS foods in cold holding at or below 41F. CDI- Discussed not filling any containers on the make line too high and keeping pans placed in flip top to maintain temp. All TCS foods out of temp moved to walk in cooler.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.111 Controlling Pests- Pf - Observed one live baby roach at the three compartment sink during inspection. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. CDI- Discussed having pest control come more frequently than monthly until all are gone.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations- C - Observed two wet wiping cloths on counters. Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C - REPEAT- Observed rusted shelving throughout the facility that needs to be deep scrubbed or replaced and the low reach in doors on the make line need to repaired so it closes easily. Maintain all equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No Yes Yes 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices- Pf - REPEAT- The facility has test strips for chlorine and the vegetable wash solutions but none for quat which is the main sanitizer chemical dispensed at the 3 compartment sink. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (or ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. EHS will conduct verification by 7/15.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles- C - Both dumpsters had their side doors open during inspection. Keep dumpster and other outside waste handling containers for refuse, recyclables, and returnables covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - C - REPEAT- There are still many areas in the back of the facility where the baseboards are missing or broken. Holes in the walls from old equipment need to be filled in. The right side of the vegetable prep sink and behind the 3 compartment sink needs to be re-caulked. Repair warped wall in the back corner near the veg prep sink. The grout in the back of the facility is beginning to ware and will need to be re-grouted soon. Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition- C - Cleaning needed of AC vents above the make line and in the back prep area where dust is accumulating. Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials.