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MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL

970 N CONGRESS AVE UNIT K140, Boynton Beach FL 33426 · 4046447393

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6020078
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (109F-114F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Cook stated chicken was cooked less than 2 hours ago, cut in pieces and placed in steam table. Cook reheated chicken to 181F and placed back into steam table.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $520

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2019007521Jan 31, 2019May 20, 2019$160
2--2017003815Jan 9, 2017Apr 7, 2017$360

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Observed double panned on a bed of ice at drop in cooler. Per operator, not prep or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pans stored on rack that is soiled with oil residue and rust.
Basic/24-06-4
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 12 cans Pinto beans heavily rusted in back prep area.
High priority/01B-01-4
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. ground beef (125F - Reheating) at 10:50; reheating since 10:25 Observed employee retrieve cooked ground beef from steam bath and attempt to place in hot holding unit. At current rate of reheating product did not reach 135F. Operator placed product back in steam bath to reheat to 135+F.
High priority/03E-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Degreaser spray bottle not labeled in back prep area. Operator labeled degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean frying racks stored on shelf that has oil residue
Basic/24-06-4
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized 50ppm. Operator set up fresh solution at 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in walk in cooler with food to be served to customers. Employee discarded.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm at front counter. Operator set up fresh solution at 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled cell phone and chargers, then proceeded to the walk in cooler removing cheese from the shelf without washing his hands and changing gloves. Employee washed hands and put a fresh pair of gloves on.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (109F-114F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Cook stated chicken was cooked less than 2 hours ago, cut in pieces and placed in steam table. Cook reheated chicken to 181F and placed back into steam table.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled next to walk in cooler. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) under front counter. Remade. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.p 50ppm next to grill. Operator set up fresh solution at 200ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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