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MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL

6230 E CORAL RIDGE DR STE 103, Coral Springs FL 33076 · 954.345.3913

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1621739
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 5 live roaches behind notice board in dishwashing area. -Observed 1 live roach underneath rice cooker in prep station.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026012176Feb 17, 2026Mar 19, 2026$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pots and pans not air dried
Basic/24-08-4
Feb 18, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -Observed cove molding at cookline broken and missing.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 17, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 5 live roaches behind notice board in dishwashing area. -Observed 1 live roach underneath rice cooker in prep station.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -Observed cove molding at cookline broken and missing.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 4 dead roaches behind notice board in dishwashing area. -Observed 5 dead roaches underneath dressing cooler in dining room.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at warewashing area.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris in tortilla prep corner.
Basic/36-73-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on front prep line.
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. After handling ware washing equipment and chemical sanitizer solution, employee failed to wash hands prior to applying gloves and begin working with food. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedures, employee washed hands and reapplied gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Over filled container of cheese held at 51F for less than 2 hours in shallow bin of ice in cold holding unit right of tortilla press. Operator placed cheese container into deeper container of ice to ensure proper cold holding.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener at back prep table rusted.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of dish ware wire rack by triple sink are heavily rusted.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall underneath triple sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Owner was able to fix the dispenser.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Emailed form
Intermediate/11-26-1
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer pocket store over the prep table. Operator removed and stored correctly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food. Spoon in the Salsa Sauce container, stored completely inside of the sauce. Operator removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can near walk in cooler- operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site

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.