Moctezumas's

3466 Hwy 17 N, Bartow, FL 33830

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Moctezumas's stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Moctezumas's latest score of 100 sits above the Bartow average of 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - 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. Florentina Ramos Rendon **Warning**

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Agaptio Cruz 1/7/2020 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator removed bowl from the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Training certification not filled out **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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53B-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moctezumas's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moctezumas's on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Moctezumas's compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Moctezumas's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Moctezumas's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moctezumas's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moctezumas's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Moctezumas's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moctezumas's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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