MOJITO GRILL
7318 SW 57 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout rear kitchen area.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in container of rice in dry storage area. Operator removed scoop from container. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned microwave during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler at front counter soiled.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of rice stored uncovered in dry storage area. Operator covered container during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded lettuce stored in nonfood-grade bag in reach in cooler at front counter across from coffee station.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by service cart. Operator moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in ware washing area with water damage.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall near ware washing area in disrepair.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located across the cook line.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located at the front counter.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle containing oil with no label. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4: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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (64-70 F - Cooling) at reach in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator was informed that this product has stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Observed raw chicken (57° F - cooling) and raw beef (49° F - cooling) at reach in coolers. As per operator since yesterday 10:00 pm. More than 12 hrs. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (64-70 F - Cooling) at reach in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator was informed that this product has stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Observed raw chicken (57° F - cooling) and raw beef (49° F - cooling) at reach in coolers. As per operator since yesterday 10:00 pm. More than 12 hrs. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/30/2024 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed a fly stick hanging over shelf with equipments and tortillas and bread at preparation area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled with black mold like substance front counter. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (64-70 F - Cooling) at reach in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator was informed that this product has stop sale. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee cracked shell egg and then put on gloves without washing hands. Operator was informed that he need to wash his hands after cracking eggs before putting on gloves. Employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees touching the soiled reach in cooler gasket and then engaged in food preparation without changing gloves. Operator was coached that they need to change gloves and wash hands when touching soiled surfaces. Employee discarded the gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburger storage over empanadas, vegetables and tostones at reach in freezer. Operated moved the raw hamburger to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (64-70 F - Cooling) at reach in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator was informed that this product has stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw bacon (54 F - Cold Holding) at rack next tithe grill. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits (121 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table; cooked potatoes (115 F - Hot Holding) at grill; beans (120 F - Hot Holding) at stove. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the grill to be reheated and turned on the stove to reheat the beans. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary + 400ppm) at front counter. Operator added water to get 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the three employee present have the employees training expired on 1-28-2024 with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 13 total violations (8 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 24-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Under preparation table at three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Under preparation table at three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall at the bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall at the bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the rice, and beans. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed utensil handle touching the rice, and beans. **Time Extended**
- 32-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind the preparation table and stove. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind the preparation table and stove. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4: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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: 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. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above three compartment sink.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Under preparation table at three compartment sink.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall at the bathroom.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the rice, and beans.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at container with raw chicken at reach in cooler.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored at preparation table next to cheese and ham. Operator removed the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind the preparation table and stove.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ice at reach in freezer. Products were relocated. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (48 F - Cold Holding); Ham (47 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator put more ice to the ice bath for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4: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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).