MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
3945 US HWY 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dining area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on equipment at front counter.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package beef thawing in standing water in 3-compartment sink, employee removed beef from water.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under handwashing sink in back prep area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line Cut lettuce 57, shredded cheese 57, pico 60, Poblano sauce 60, sour cream56 operator stated items were placed in station at 9:30am. Stated cooler is not working. Ice was melted. Employee placed items on ice and in walk in cooler. retemped shredded cheese 43, cut lettuce 43, pico 41,sour cream 40, poblano 51
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under handwashing sink in back prep area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment cooks line
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large Lexan holding chips
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sprayer at three compartment
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front line
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pitcher in sink at front counter, manager removed pitcher.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in interior top drop area.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on floor behind fryer.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine is powered off for cleaning.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed upon entrance from cookline to prep kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on cookline near fryers.
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.