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MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #1038

1011 E BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-324-7110

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats74
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3917674
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 24
APR 25
AUG 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 4 observed at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting Metal pans on clean dish shelf
Basic/24-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers on the floor next to soda box rack.
Basic/25-05-4
Oct 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust and grease buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Two cases of tomatoes observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator placed on shelf..
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust and grease buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on prep table at front line. Manager placed on lower shelf.
Basic/21-44-1/Warning
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 4 observed at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by kitchen door. Operator replaced soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table by prep sink. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table by prep sink. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and dust buildup on hood filters. Vent screens on ice machine has dust buildup.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 24, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above walk-in cooler
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for Ian Cochran
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above walk-in cooler
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed stored at mop sink
Basic/35B-08-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed inside reachin cooler on cookline
Basic/29-49-6/Warning

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.