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Moes Southwest Grill #100454

3020-4 W Pensacola St Ste C, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #100454, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Tallahassee restaurant, which scores around 87. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa on salsa bar reading 60F at 4:33, product put out at 11:30.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Basic - Tomato slicer on wall not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.
14-21-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf's with food debris build up.
14-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading to outside in the kitchen has a gap.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen in prep room and kitchen line has grease and dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in prep area and mop sink area heavy grease debris on floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
55
Jun 12, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler food temperatures reading 51F. Per manager the walk in cooler door was opened due to food delivery, manager closed door and iced product. **Warning**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor behind fryer has grease build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen in prep room and kitchen line has grease and dust build up.
36-34-5
90
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink located in the women's restroom. Observed the manager place paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and around the dumpsters not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
33-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container in the kitchen by the prep table with a cup being used to scoop the rice. Observed the manager remove the cup and place a scoop with a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil on the floor by the fryers. Observed the manager remove the case from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Dumpster lids open. Observed the manager close the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moes Southwest Grill #100454 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #100454 on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #100454?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #100454.

How does Moes Southwest Grill #100454 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Moes Southwest Grill #100454 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Moes Southwest Grill #100454's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #100454 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #100454 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Moes Southwest Grill #100454 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #100454 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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