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MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #179

3499 THOMASVILLE RD UNIT 2, Tallahassee FL 32309 · 850-576-6637

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703108
Grade history
SEP 24
APR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans and queso.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of steam table.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans and queso.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. All items left in warmer overnight per manager, beans 130,126,130, queso 128. Items discarded, see stop sale.
High priority/03B-01-6
Drain cover(s) missing.
Basic/29-18-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Hood ventilation system with grease accumulation.
Basic/36-68-5
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Chips under paper towel dispenser.
High priority/08B-02-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on Ice machine.
High priority/41-10-4
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored touching windex spray bottle.
Basic/10-12-5
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Chip scoop on soiled container lid.
Basic/10-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chip container lid soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Veggie wash stored above prep counter. Properly stored during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Mens room.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Fryer leaking oil.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor under equipment on line.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on table top under grill press.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/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.