Moe's Deli & Grill

1330 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Moe's Deli & Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. Moe's Deli & Grill was last inspected on Oct 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Moe's Deli & Grill's latest score of 95 sits above the Deerfield Beach average of 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee slicing bread for the customer with bare hands.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in the ware wash area.
16-37-1
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at the hand sink in the kitchen. Operator labeled "bleach". **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink basin covered with pans and food containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled and stained wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
55
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towels used as liner in pan touching eggplant in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Brown paper towels used as liner in pan touching eggplant in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-86-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of stored on the floor at the front counter and in warehouse wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of stored on the floor at the front counter and in warehouse wash area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1. Two lights out in kitchen and dining area. 2. One light out at the hood above cook line in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Basic - Light not functioning. 1. Two lights out in kitchen and dining area. 2. One light out at the hood above cook line in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
70
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot buckets used to store breading and flour in the kitchen.
14-15-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of Vaporub stored on shelf next to food utensils and above food at the flip top cooler in the kitchen.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty container, cups, and sponges in basin of handsink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli ham opened two days ago per operator, not dated in the reach in deli display cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in breading and flour container on food prep table in kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees preparing food in the kitchen without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water on stove top 95F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit next to slicer in kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label stuck on container stored on clean utensil rack in warewashing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped foil used as liner on bottom shelf of table under grill in kitchen and on storage rack next to handsink in the kitchen.
14-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket at the mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at flip top cooler in kitchen.
21-12-4
30
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed coffee mug, bowl, knife, and scouring pad in the basin of the handsink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the front counter. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cabinet door handles. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at the food prep counter by the cookline. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt/pepper and cayenne unlabeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water 80°. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
50
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
90
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moe's Deli & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moe's Deli & Grill on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moe's Deli & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Moe's Deli & Grill.

How does Moe's Deli & Grill compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?

Moe's Deli & Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.

Has Moe's Deli & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Moe's Deli & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moe's Deli & Grill 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 Moe's Deli & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Deli & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.