MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #100497

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2025.

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 the scoop handle used for tortilla chips not stored above the food behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the front counter

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed in both restrooms, trash over flowing, toilet dirty, sink dirty. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed toilet in men's room still dirty during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed by 3 compartment sink, handwashing sink being used as a dump sink

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed no sanitizer solution dispensing due to being empty in 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. Observed operator replacing sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in cooler, food debris on floor.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting mop head down in mop sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting boards with food stains and black mold like substance on them,put away clean

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a Togo cup being used for sugar stored inside sugar container. Observed operator removing Togo container from sugar Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in cabinets in dining room food debris, soufflé cups,to go lids, etc on floor not swept

Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed food storage containers with food debris inside and non cleanable stains put away clean. Observed operator removing said containers and putting into dish to wash. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old lables on metal cambro stored clean and other containers through out dry storage shelves in kitchen

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of green peppers being cut with no covering on them for protection. Observed operator wrapping pan Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on 5 gallon bucket of sugar at drink station. Observed operator putting on label Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelf with Togo containers on it.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooves in cutting boards on dry shelf in kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Iced tea dispenser/Coca-Cola dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed coca-cola dispenser soiled with dried orange soda residue on it. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen, missing hand washing signage Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee coming from kitchen / dish area to front counter to wait on a customer, put gloves on with out washing hands.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee taking out an ear piece, go to kitchen, handle personal items, return to front counter with out washing hands.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener excessively rusted from top to bottom, including blade holder and wheel.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a pack of cigarettes on prep table upon entering kitchen. Observed employee removing cigarettes and putting them in the personal belongings area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without hair restraints upon introduction. Observed employees putting hats on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers by hand washing sink at front counter near front door not inverted properly. Observed manager flipping them over and correcting the issue. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Mop not hung up to air dry properly. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front line ion reach in prep station diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); ; guacamole (47F - Cold Holding); all temped at 12:39 pm. Doing ambient air temperature now. (47F). Observed employees and manager icing down all products, to bring down temperature. Manager stated that product has only been out and stocked since 11:00 am. Time now 12:49 pm. Manager is calling refrigerator company. Did a re check on temperature at 1:10 pm on the following items diced tomatoes (39F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (41F - Cold Holding); ; guacamole (43F - Cold Holding); re temperature of product at 1:10 pm. Corrected On-Site

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. Spoke with manager on proper procedures and emailed information to manager. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed when I first walked in hand washing sink next to swing doors blocked with a trash can, broom, and dust pan. Observed employee removing said items and clearing area making hand washing sink accessible. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training during time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Spoke with manager on proper procedures and emailed information to manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks and stains on it. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sixth pans wet and stacked on top of each other across from three compartment sink on drying rack. Manager separated the pans to adequately dry properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Iced tea dispenser / Coca-Cola dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed coca-cola dispenser soiled with dried orange soda residue on it.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops with mop heads down. Spoke with manager on proper procedures.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed cutting boards on clean dish rack grooved and no longer cleanable. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet sixth pans on shelf across from three part sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed wet nesting pans of pans a plastic containers at clean dish rack in kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in gasket torn and soiled gaskets present in reach cooler on serving line.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Discussed with manager, tongs were moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed food debris and buildup under serving line.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee fail to wash hand before putting on gloves. Educated operator as to proper hand washing procedures.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer on work counter next to food. Operator moved sanitizer to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open heavy soiled. Operator removed and washed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on ice machine chute. Observed mold-like substance on nozzle of soda machine.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves under front line counter.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink in prep area. Operator relocated drink to employee drink area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on top of boxes of tortilla chips.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans on pot rack.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor at three compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan in walk-in dirty. Observed hood filters grease soiled.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mens room faucet not working. Operator hung sign to make ladies room co-sex restroom. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at service counter. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed spray hose at three compartment sink leaking on to wall caused mold-like substance to build up under sink on wall, also causing standing water on floor.