Moes Southwest Grill #128

1444 Tennessee St Unit 1, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #128 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Moes Southwest Grill #128 scores about where you'd expect for a Tallahassee restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath fryers.

36-73-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near hand sink on front line.

36-27-5

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean pans in ware wash area.

16-46-4

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatillo salsa 46°F at salsa bar, per GM placed 2 hours ago, GM placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of ice machine broken.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatillo salsa at 50F per manager placed on line an hour ago, manager placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents and AC vents soiled with grease and or dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint, employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door hanging on ice machine.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food behind fryers and flat top.

36-73-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under hand washing sink near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese on buffet line to read at 52 F. Per manager, cheese was placed out the night before. Manager discarded shredded cheese.m

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese on buffet line to read at 52 F. Per manager, cheese was placed out the night before. Manager discarded shredded cheese.m **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for three compartment sink.

16-37-1

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing Apple Watch while engaging in food prep.

13-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind cooking equipment to have heavy food debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor left of hand washing sink.

08B-38-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in the wall behind hand washing sink right of ice machine.

36-24-5

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moes Southwest Grill #128 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #128 on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #128?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #128.

How does Moes Southwest Grill #128 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Moes Southwest Grill #128 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Moes Southwest Grill #128's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #128 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #128 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 #128 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #128 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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