MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #434
2683 ROOSEVELT BLVD, Clearwater FL 33760 · 727-536-3100
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. First temp was 2:30pm Deli cooler opposite of cook line. sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); retemp 41F chipotle ranch (45F - Cold Holding) retemp 41F shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) retemp 41F Moved all items to walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate for Kevin Cox.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around of shared dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brittany expired training 1/2025
Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Employee removed towel
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food on shelves in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager safe food storage. Manager rearranged food.
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in back kitchen area. Bucket in place to catch the water. Per manager, plumbing service scheduled
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During inspection observed open employee beverage on prep table during preparation. Employee moved
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee soup in stand alone reach in hot holding unit. Employee moved during inspection.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 1188 KAPP DR, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled management cleaned
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. First temp was 2:30pm Deli cooler opposite of cook line. sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); retemp 41F chipotle ranch (45F - Cold Holding) retemp 41F shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) retemp 41F Moved all items to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at front Hand washing sink near holding unit. Manger put paper towels in.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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