RG MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL
13012 US 301, Riverview FL 33578 · 813-445-7811
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near mop sink 3 live flies near ice machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,260
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024006980 | Jan 11, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2023014115 | Feb 14, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $300 |
| 3--2021031100 | Apr 16, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on wall near clean dish rack. 1 live fly on wall near Handwash sink in kitchen. Manager clean and eliminated at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of restroom cleaner hanging on rack over prep table. Manager removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in Handwash sink on cooks line. Manager removed.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle if scoop in chips. Manager removed.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand wash sink, employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on box of chips, removed at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding unit door handle broke.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service ice machine and ice chute.
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle broken on hot holding unit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front and back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from oven.
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa 51 F, salsa 55 F at salsa bar. Manager placed on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service ice machine and ice chute.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, manager inverted at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle broken on hot holding unit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front and back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from oven.
Jan 29, 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with door propped open.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted above ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 49 F- retemp 43 F, cheese 50 F- retemp 43 F, cut lettuce 51 F- retemp 43 F, salsa 50 F- retemp 41 F in reach in cooler and salsa bar, employee placed on ice.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under 3 compartment sink.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from bottle with no lid and straw.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on the side of chip container, employee removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self service ice chute.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on top of plastic food film. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 Compartment Sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted next to ice machine, operator inverted at time of inspection pasta.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee in phone then placed on glove to begin food prep.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 Compartment Sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Container not inverted next to ice machine, operator inverted at time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler across from grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 Compartment Sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates not inverted near ice machine. Operator inverted at time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Jan 12, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on container lid case 1 fly on container shelf next to ice machine 1 fly on oil bottle in dry storage 5 flies on dry storage rack 2 flies on shelf across from 3 Compartment Sink 3 flies on racks across from mop sink 3 flies near chemical storage 6 flies above 3 Compartment Sink 11 flies on boxes above prep table 1 fly on prep table
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler not identified in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt next to to go containers.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chips container lid cracked next to rice cooker. Operator replaced lid at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self service soda machine ice chute.
Aug 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near mop sink 3 live flies near ice machine.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
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.
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. Operator printed and had employees to sign at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across 3 Compartment Sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line.
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.