Moes Southwest Grill #100499
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #100499, the earliest from 2022. Moes Southwest Grill #100499 was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Moes Southwest Grill #100499's latest score of 86 sits above the Fort Myers average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in women's bathroom. Operator refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
24-08-4
86
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Operator iced items and will call maintenance for service call. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans stacked at end of three compartment sink wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
82
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic wrap laying in hand washing sink drain. Operator removed from drain. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet and a watch while serving food to a customer. Operator had employee remove jewelry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large plastic containers wet nesting across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on pipe fixtures behind cooks line equipment and hood filters.
23-03-4
78
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer at 400ppm. Operator added water and now reads 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 400ppm quaternary. Operator added water. Now reads 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire rack across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter behind cash register next to hand washing sink . Operator removed from area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
61
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed towel in hand washing sink in prep kitchen. Operator removed from sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire shelf across from mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped plastic spoons by soda dispenser handles facing down. Operator replaced spoons with handles facing up. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
74
Jul 15, 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 paper towel dispenser removed from wall above hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator placed roll of paper towels by sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on wire rack above stainless steel prep table. Operator moved to office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist bands while preparing food. Operator had employee remove wristbands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food for customers. Operator had employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moes Southwest Grill #100499 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #100499 on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #100499?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #100499.
How does Moes Southwest Grill #100499 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Moes Southwest Grill #100499 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Moes Southwest Grill #100499's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #100499 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #100499 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 Moes Southwest Grill #100499 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #100499 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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