MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #101728
13101 PAUL J DOHERTY PKWY #250, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239.270.5147
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line hot box left, cooked beef (124F - hot holding) for less than 1 hour per operator. Operator returned to grill, within 5 minutes reached temperature 178F.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line hot box left, cooked beef (124F - hot holding) for less than 1 hour per operator. Operator returned to grill, within 5 minutes reached temperature 178F.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Two missing at front hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in walk-in cooler.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hoses.
Observed buildup of gray/slime-like substance on ice chute at self-serve soda machine. Operator started to clean.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed buildup of grease on gas-line behind cook line. Educated operator on routine cleaning. Operator is in the process of cleaning.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line main steam well cooked beef (130F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef (118F - Hot Holding); tofu (125F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (125F - Hot Holding); cooked black beans (127F - Hot Holding) all for 30 minutes to an hour per operator. Operator stirred all foods or returned to stovetop, resulting in temperature over 165F or 135F in stirred. Operator additionally added lids to encourage proper hot holding.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method. In walk-in cooler chopped tomatoes cooling in covered container, packed in thick layer densely. Spoke with operator regarding proper cooling techniques, operator uncovered, placed in ice bath, began stirring, and began monitoring temperature.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Gas line behind cook line equipment heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Standing water in bottom of main reach-in-cooler on cook line.
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On shelf by walk-in cooler, 3 cans olives and 1 can tomatillos heavily dented at seams.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line steam wells cooked rice (121F - Hot Holding); cooked seasoned rice (124F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (113F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (128F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (123F - Hot Holding); for approximately 15 minutes per operator. Operator stirred foods, all foods reach a temperature of 135F or above. Recommend frequent stirring and covering of foods hot holding to retain heat, along with monitoring of temperatures.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Operator placed towels at sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in walk-in cooler with accumulated dust. Top and sides of outside parts of ice machine in back of kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on main cook line.
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line hot side, cooked white rice (111F - Hot Holding); cooked brown rice (120F - hot Holding); cooked diced chicken (117F - Hot Holding) for 45 minutes per operator. Operator stirred products, all hot holding foods came to a temperature of above 141F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over triple sink and in bathroom with accumulation of dust. Wall over cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler middle of cook line.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons at salsa bar.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection 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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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at back of cook line. Provided operator sign, operator hung sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of flat grill, shelf under right side corner next to steam well.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Slicer attachment, lids across from triple sink in back storage area.
Standing water and food debris in bottom of reach-in-cooler in middle of cook line.
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