MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #670
13238 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-962-7021
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects, or other pests. 1 live fly observed in dining room of restaurant.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled in kitchen area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Colynn.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen area. Ice machine broken, not currently in use.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled over three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at both Employee handwash sink a front line cook. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage shelf over three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside front line cold holding Reach in cooler.
Mar 12, 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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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rusted shelves inside front line Reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine inside has black mold-like substance behind lid door.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license during time of inspection.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Part of the hood filter missing over fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of front line Reach cooler soiled with food debris.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray sanitizer stored on shelf next to fryer oil in prep room.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stained hanging in storage in prep room at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed after pitcher in hand wash sink in prep room. Operator removed during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser unable to to dispense towels at hand wash sink in prep room.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance in ice machine bin at time of inspection
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Presence of insects, or other pests. 1 live fly observed in dining room of restaurant.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico 45F, shredded cheese 45F, tempted at 3:24pm. operator placed in walk in cooler. Retempted both at 43F at 4:15Pm.
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.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of ladle for salsa at self-service station in dining room fell into salsa. Located in self-service area next to soda machine. Operator removed and replaced ladle during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom does not have a handwashing sign.
Jan 12, 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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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink. Tested above 200-400 ppm remade solution to 200 ppm
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covering lids over peppers in cooling state employee removed lids
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service bar station Cooked Salsa 47 f green salsa cooked 47 f manager placed on ice. In walk in cooler. 2nd temp 43 all items
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. Printed for management manager signed and some employees signed. Next unannounced inspection.
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. 1 employee training expired
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior
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