MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #204
2679 GULF TO BAY BLVD STE 590, Clearwater FL 33759
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Second temp on the lettuce taken at 2:54pm 43 f. Manager place ice in a bag in top of lettuce
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020041606 | Aug 10, 2020 | Oct 6, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Heavily dented cans of jalapeño peppers present on shelf in walk in cooler. See stop sale. Manager segregated cans for return
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken at steam table 110 F, manager reheated chicken on grill. Recheck 165-174F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled dispenser nozzle area at self serve customer station. Manager cleaned area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on ice machine in back kitchen
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the back kitchen area
Utensils in poor condition. -Stainless steel strainer dented around the edges hanging on storage shelf in back kitchen area
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager
Jul 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa 47 F, Salsa 52 F at self service salsa station Per manager, salsa placed at 1:00 pm. Manager placed salsa on ice
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions and peppers 129 F at front counter steam table Recheck 175 F - discussed using a deeper pan at steam table
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. Roseanne hired 6 months A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Management training scheduled this day
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alan, Ane, Sandra, Cadin hired over 60 days
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager
In-use utensil ( scoop ) in non-time/temperature control for safety food ( chips) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Employee relocated scoop
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelves soiled at front line area - soiled by dripping pan at grill. Reviewed with manager.
Stored food ( tea in dispenser ) not covered at self service beverage station. Manager covered tea dispenser
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( bag of whole onions ) stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
Apr 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Back exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment at cook line and on floor near hot water heater. Reviewed with manager
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red Salsa 57 F, green salsa 57 F, sour cream /guacamole sauce 49 F at buffet section for under 3 hours. Most Ice melted. Manager added ice to buffet bin recheck red salsa 40 F, sour cream sauce 41 F, green salsa 57 F - manager added ice to container under green salsa
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Back exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment at cook line and on floor near hot water heater. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface -door hinges on the reach in cooler door in front line area. Reviewed with manager.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Second temp on the lettuce taken at 2:54pm 43 f. Manager place ice in a bag in top of lettuce
Food-contact surface soiled/ Stained. Cutting board hanging from wire rack.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training records do not contain date completed or expiration
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator hung current license during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards hanging on wire shelving.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 bulk ingredient bins have broken chipped lids.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with hand wash signs during inspection..
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Counter top on front line is in dis repair exposing unsealed wood.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly spray stored with Togo items. Item moved.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing training date and expiration date.
Equipment in poor repair. Lid for black beans in bin cracked.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection 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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Four Dented cans of ripe olives present on shelf in walk in cooler. See stop sale.- manager segregated cans for return
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Damaged food not properly segregated. Four Dented cans of ripe olives present on shelf in walk in cooler. See stop sale.- manager segregated cans for return
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash - container of pan spray stored under hand soap at front line - manager relocated pan spray
Stored food -dry beans uncovered in dry storage not covered.
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.