MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #625
8192 TOURIST CENTER DR, Bradenton FL 34201 · 941-351-7979
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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NOV 25
APR 26
MAY 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020046906 | Aug 19, 2020 | Dec 3, 2020 | $360 |
| 7--2018050594 | Aug 20, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | $800 |
| 7--2018032147 | May 22, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelving on the left in the walk in cooler rusting.
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 27, 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
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on 2 line cooks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy hood filters over the flat grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food items in the walk in cooler not labeled. Operator labeled.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over the chip frying area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the flat grill with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
Jul 28, 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
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used with ready to eat food. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the flat grill with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line without running water due to the need to repair a leak and pipe.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed a drain cover missing in front of flat grill on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the front counter and under the hot holding counter soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the flat grill with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line without running water due to the need to repair a leak and pipe.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the front counter soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the flat grill with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed the chip holding containers not cleaned between uses.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling tile above the walk in cooler to the right.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled and dusty ceiling vent above the handwashing sink on the cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the front counter soiled.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed the chip containers not cleaned daily. Food particles remain in cambro storage containers.
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a large hole in the ceiling tile next to the walk in cooler on the right side.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with dust build up above chip storage rack on front cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with debris under the front counter area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease beginning to drip from the top of the hood filters.
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