MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #100497
5668 TUSCOLA BLVD, North Port FL 34287
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2025.
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.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the front counter
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom facility not clean. Observed in both restrooms, trash over flowing, toilet dirty, sink dirty.
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee starting work without washing hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands first.
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 employee squeeging floor, then putting clean dishes away.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board and red cutting board on line with food stains on them
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink on line near front door with debris inside
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed in both restrooms, trash over flowing, toilet dirty, sink dirty.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle on scoop for the dried uncooked rice on dry storage shelf.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on line, and employee who clocked in and is working without hair restraints.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle for chip scoop touching chips.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers at on make line, soiled with black mold like substance or slime.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers on drying rack with old labels on them.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, onions and peppers in jumbo bin, not covered. Observed in dry storage, rice, and salt not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket, not hung up properly.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed by 3 compartment sink, handwashing sink being used as a dump sink
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in cooler, food debris on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting mop head down in mop sink.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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
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
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
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.
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
Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of green peppers being cut with no covering on them for protection. Observed operator wrapping pan
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
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelf with Togo containers on it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooves in cutting boards on dry shelf in kitchen
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen, missing hand washing signage
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener excessively rusted from top to bottom, including blade holder and wheel.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without hair restraints upon introduction. Observed employees putting hats on.
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.
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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.