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MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #128

1444 TENNESSEE ST UNIT 1, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850-561-6637

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats68
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703026
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
SEP 24
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 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. Observed tomatillo salsa 46°F at salsa bar, per GM placed 2 hours ago, GM placed in ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath fryers.
Basic/36-73-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near hand sink on front line.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 7, 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 ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean pans in ware wash area.
Basic/16-46-4
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatillo salsa 46°F at salsa bar, per GM placed 2 hours ago, GM placed in ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of ice machine broken.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 15, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filtration system with inspection by 5/24.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease near fryer, grill.
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing and or broken near handwashing sink, front line and mop sink.
Basic/36-03-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24. DM printed current license during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Also observed soda dispenser housing with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatillo salsa at 50F per manager placed on line an hour ago, manager placed in ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents and AC vents soiled with grease and or dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint, employee put on hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door hanging on ice machine.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food behind fryers and flat top.
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under hand washing sink near ice machine.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation

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.