MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
1601 US HWY 1, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-492-8686
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/24
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. 1 New hire. Employee signed form
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over prep sink. Manager moved
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Across from 3 bay sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor drain at front counter is soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter cooler
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 3 bay sink area- Standing water under container storage racks leading into office
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and cooler door frame soiled in white substance at front counter
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front line cooler has standing water
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Front counter hand sink next to kitchen door
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In back kitchen. Manager stated they have a new dispenser ordered
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter change due 5/2024
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under container storage racks leading into office.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Water draining onto floor surface. From standing water in reach in cooler
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/24
Can opener blade is broken in half. Manager stated they no longer use that can opener and threw away
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets hung rack with single service items
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In low boy make cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above triple sink
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato salsa 46° Guacamole 48° Cut onions 51° Sour cream 51° Stocked 3.5 hours ago, advised manager to rapid chill items
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above triple sink
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy reach in cooler at front counter
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker label worn off
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above triple sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse next to paper cups.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under steam table has a build up of dried rice
Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out boxes stored on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front cooler
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.