Tennessee Department of Health
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Mesquite Chop House Downtown

88 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38103

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Follow-Up

March 7, 2024 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 92 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

34: Thermometers are not present in all equipment. Please place visible, working thermometers in all cold equipment.

41: Scoop is improperly stored. Please store scoop handle side up in ice after use or place in a receptacle when not in use.

42: Dishes are being stored upright. Please invert all dishes.

45: The reach-in equipment is not clean. The burners on stove is not clean. The conventional oven is not clean. The walk-in freezer has a buildup of ice on the floor. Please clean all equipment thoroughly, and maintain cleanliness.

47: The exterior of equipment is not clean. The broiler, conventional oven, etc. The top of the coolers in the storage room are not clean. Please clean exterior of equipment, and maintain cleanliness.

51: The ceiling vents are dusty in the men’s restroom. Please clean vents, and maintain cleanliness.

53: The wall behind the grill is not clean. There is a hole in the wall.The wall behind the salad station is stained and very dirty. The floor in the larger walk-in cooler is in need of repair, and the ceiling has a rust spot. The ceiling in the storage room is in need of repair. There are holes and damage present. Please clean, and or repair facilities.

54: The vent hood is very dirty. Please clean vent hood, and maintain cleanliness.

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Additional Comments

Violation 41 has been corrected. Ice scopp for ice machine downstairs has been placed properly in receptacle. Violation 47: the top of the walk-in coolers have been cleared downstairs. Violation 53 has been partially corrected. The floor has been replaced in walk-in cooler downstairs. The ceiling has been patched in certain areas above the walk-in cooler.

Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
NO
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
IN
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
34 Thermometers provided and accurate
Observations
OUT
41 In-use utensil; properly stored
Observations
OUT
42 Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observations
OUT
51 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
OUT
54 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
1 Age-restricted venue restricts access to its building or facilities at all times to persons who are 21 years of age or older.
Observations
No
2 Age-restricted venue requires each person attempting to gain entry to submit acceptable forms of identification.
Compliant
Observations
No
3 “No smoking” signs or the international “non-smoking” symbol are conspicuously posted at every entrance.
Observations
No
4 Garage type doors in non-enclosed areas are completely open.
Observations
No
5 Tents or awnings with removable sides or vents in non-enclosed areas are completely removed or open.
Observations
Yes
6 Smoke from non-enclosed areas is not infiltrating into areas where smoking is prohibited.
Compliant
Observations
Yes
7 Smoking observed where smoking is prohibited by the Act.
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant
Observations
NO
1 Appropriate “No Sale of Tobacco Products to Minors” sign posted?
Compliant
Observations
NO
2 Sale of single cigarettes observed?
Compliant
Observations
NO
3 Vending machines conspicuously placed and supervised or tokens used?
Compliant
Observations
NO
4 Sale of tobacco products to minors (under 18) observed?
Compliant
Observations
YES
5 Are persons under the age of 18 ever allowed in the establishment?
Compliant