MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #1442
1631 DEL PRADO BLVD STE 412, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239-458-9303
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
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. Emailed Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022035070 | Jun 6, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape used for repairs on wall.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors women's restroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice. The manager removed the scooper from container of rice.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager discarded open drink in reach-in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on front line.
Mar 10, 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
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. The manager stated a new receptacle with cover is on order.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on dish rack.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line and stand up reach-in cooler behind cash register.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Observed chicken (111F - Hot Holding) in front counter steam table. The manager placed chicken on stove top to reheat. See Reheat Temperature.
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. Emailed Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed container handle touching the product of corn chips. The operator removed the utensil from the container.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in stand up reach-in cooler.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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. Observed onions and peppers (118F - Hot Holding) in front counter steam table. The manager discarded onions and peppers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in handwashing sink behind front counter. The container was removed from handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels were placed at handwashing sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager discarded open drink in reach-in cooler.
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled around soda machines in dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine in dining area is soiled but is not operational. Observed fajita maker heavily soiled on front counter across from hot holding unit.
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with rust like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in hand washing sink across front counter. The manager removed container from hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain covers on cook line soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled around soda machines in dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine in dining area is soiled but is not operational. Observed fajita maker heavily soiled on front counter across from hot holding unit.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. The toilet in women's restroom not flushing. The manager stated a work order has been submitted for restroom.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in stand up reach-in cooler behind front counter. The operator removed personal food from stand up reach-in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall above hand washing sink across from front counter.
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.