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MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL

4741 HWY 90, Pace FL 32571 · 850-736-8058

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats84
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6701601
Grade history
JUL 24
AUG 25
SEP 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No clean up plan available at time of inspection. Inspector provided operator with handout during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 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
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection, observed approximately 30 ceiling tiles with signs of water damage. Manager states water damage is caused by the air conditioning system.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Upon inspection, manager only able to provide training for all employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Upon inspection, current license not displayed/ available at establishment.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed cooked ground beef in hot holding cabinet with temperature of 132f. Date/time stamp on container stated beef was prepped approximately 15 minutes earlier. Operator placed ground beef in oven for reheating during inspection. After heating, temperature noted to be 187f.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Upon inspection, manager only able to provide proof of training for one employee.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection, observed approximately 10 tiles inside of establishment showing signs of water damage and mold like substance.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Upon inspection, no current license displayed/available at establishment.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, observed cases of tortillas on floor in rear of establishment. Manager moved cases off of floor onto shelves during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection, observed approximately twelve ceiling tiles in dining area showing signs of water damage and mold like substance.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Upon inspection, current license not displayed/available at establishment.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection, observed storage pans and sheet pans wet nesting in dishwashing area of establishment.
Basic/24-08-4
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining area showing signs of water damage. Operator is in process of replacing tiles as well as repairing potential roof issue causing water damage.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in dining area showing signs of water damage. Operator states multiple workers have been out to try to correct problem.
Basic/36-32-5
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No clean up plan available at time of inspection. Inspector provided operator with handout during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on back shelf with moisture in between.
Basic/24-08-4

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.