Moe's Southwest Grill #100497
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Moe's Southwest Grill #100497 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. 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 five violations per visit.
“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average North Port restaurant scores 78. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2025.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for tortilla chips not stored above the food behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the front counter
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
82
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed in both restrooms, trash over flowing, toilet dirty, sink dirty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed toilet in men's room still dirty during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
32-07-5
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee squeeging floor, then putting clean dishes away. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee starting work without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands first. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board and red cutting board on line with food stains on them **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink on line near front door with debris inside **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed in both restrooms, trash over flowing, toilet dirty, sink dirty. **Warning**
32-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle on scoop for the dried uncooked rice on dry storage shelf. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on line, and employee who clocked in and is working without hair restraints. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle for chip scoop touching chips. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers at on make line, soiled with black mold like substance or slime. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers on drying rack with old labels on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, onions and peppers in jumbo bin, not covered. Observed in dry storage, rice, and salt not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket, not hung up properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
35
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelf with Togo containers on it.
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooves in cutting boards on dry shelf in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser/Coca-Cola dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed coca-cola dispenser soiled with dried orange soda residue on it. **Repeat Violation**
22-13-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen, missing hand washing signage **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
82
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee coming from kitchen / dish area to front counter to wait on a customer, put gloves on with out washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee taking out an ear piece, go to kitchen, handle personal items, return to front counter with out washing hands.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener excessively rusted from top to bottom, including blade holder and wheel.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a pack of cigarettes on prep table upon entering kitchen. Observed employee removing cigarettes and putting them in the personal belongings area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without hair restraints upon introduction. Observed employees putting hats on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers by hand washing sink at front counter near front door not inverted properly. Observed manager flipping them over and correcting the issue. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Mop not hung up to air dry properly. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
55
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front line ion reach in prep station diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); ; guacamole (47F - Cold Holding); all temped at 12:39 pm. Doing ambient air temperature now. (47F). Observed employees and manager icing down all products, to bring down temperature. Manager stated that product has only been out and stocked since 11:00 am. Time now 12:49 pm. Manager is calling refrigerator company. Did a re check on temperature at 1:10 pm on the following items diced tomatoes (39F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (41F - Cold Holding); ; guacamole (43F - Cold Holding); re temperature of product at 1:10 pm. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed when I first walked in hand washing sink next to swing doors blocked with a trash can, broom, and dust pan. Observed employee removing said items and clearing area making hand washing sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Observed no employee training during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Spoke with manager on proper procedures and emailed information to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. Spoke with manager on proper procedures and emailed information to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks and stains on it. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sixth pans wet and stacked on top of each other across from three compartment sink on drying rack. Manager separated the pans to adequately dry properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser / Coca-Cola dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed coca-cola dispenser soiled with dried orange soda residue on it.
22-13-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops with mop heads down. Spoke with manager on proper procedures.
42-01-4
47
Nov 1, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed cutting boards on clean dish rack grooved and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet sixth pans on shelf across from three part sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed wet nesting pans of pans a plastic containers at clean dish rack in kitchen. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moe's Southwest Grill #100497 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwest Grill #100497 on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill #100497?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill #100497.
How does Moe's Southwest Grill #100497 compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Moe's Southwest Grill #100497 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the North Port average of 78.
Has Moe's Southwest Grill #100497's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill #100497 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill #100497 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 Southwest Grill #100497 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwest Grill #100497 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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