PINEAPPLE TEQUILA MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA
1661 US HWY 41 BYPASS S
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef over beer kegs in walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair over dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed light cover still in need of repairs. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at pre valve at dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed water pipe still has leak **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed blue light bug lure with sticky tape trap on wall by back door over shelf with bags of onions, and boxes of equipment. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair over dishwasher machine. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink at bar and cooks line are missing hand wash signs. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at pre valve at dishwasher machine. Warning
- 22-41-4: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 dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 000 per million. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing dishes and equipment with quaternary sanitizer. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects at dish washer area landing on garbage and soiled dishes. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sinks at bar and cooks line with plastic pitcher and cups in them. Operator remove items from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut and marinated raw pork and beef at cooks line reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of salsa stored on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 10-20-23 Repeat Violation
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line used to serve food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code. Repeat 10-20-23 Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator went online and paid for and print copy of new license. Sync ipad inspection app multiple times but system is not showing updated to current license. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of cut tomatoes in Walk-in cooler stored on shelf below raw ground beef. Observed employee move tomatoes to higher shelf for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 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 shredded beef at cooks line grill 119F hot holding. Employee stated he had moved it off hot side of grill 45 minutes prior. Observed employee put beef back on grill and reheat to 171F Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no ha bowl used as scoop in sugar bin at kitchen. Observed employee remove bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil jugs on floor in dry storage area, Containers of sauce on floor in Walk-in cooler and containers of margarita mix on floor at bar.
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line used to serve food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bo on rack by clean dishes. Observed employee remove bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink across from reach-in cooler at wait station. Observed employee replace towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/20/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).