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MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #434

2683 ROOSEVELT BLVD, Clearwater FL 33760 · 727-536-3100

Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats74
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6216009
Grade history
APR 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around of shared dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster
Basic/33-19-4
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Employee removed towel
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food on shelves in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager safe food storage. Manager rearranged food.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in back kitchen area. Bucket in place to catch the water. Per manager, plumbing service scheduled
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 15, 2025Inspection 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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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
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 1188 KAPP DR, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 29, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled management cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/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.