MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #581
2453 N DALE MABRY HIGHWAY, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-871-6637
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico (50F - Cold Holding); salsa (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022025122 | Apr 4, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grill soiled with grease and burned food residue.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 400+ppm Quaternary Ammonium. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400+ppm Quaternary Ammonium. Operator diluted with water, tested 200ppm. Recommended operator to recalibrate dispenser.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink hose bibb
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can open attached to prep table in back kitchen soiled with old food debris Employee placed in dish area to be washed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Measuring cup stored in hand sink on cookline Employee removed
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket Employee hung mop
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled on chip container Employee labeled
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico (50F - Cold Holding); salsa (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline Observed operator discard and replace products on cookline
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico (50F - Cold Holding); salsa (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected- observed employee replace
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed rust along walls inside ice machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on dry storage shelf adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee remove
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching chips on service line Corrected observed employee remove
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water in prep sink located next to back hand sink Observed employee place under cold running water
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in properly stored at mop sink Corrected -Observed employee invert mop
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands Inspector explained proper hand washing and glove use with manager
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pitcher filled with water stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored dry storage shelf Corrected observed employee discard
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee servicing guests with no beard guard on cookline Corrected -observed employee place beard guard on beard
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs stored on push cart handles on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove and sanitize tongs
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reachin cooler adjacent to grill top Corrected -observed employee dry inside of reachin cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on shelf next to fryer Corrected -observed employee label
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing when changing gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink blocked by rolling cart, corrected, employee moved cart during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep table, corrected, employees removed drinks during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in walk in cooler, corrected, manager removed drink during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on equipment handle, corrected, manager removed tongs during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink with mold up.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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