Moes Southwest Grill #204
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
55
Score
Moes Southwest Grill #204 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken at steam table 110 F , manager reheated chicken on grill . Recheck 165-174F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Heavily dented cans of jalapeño peppers present on shelf in walk in cooler . See stop sale. Manager segregated cans for return **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled dispenser nozzle area at self serve customer station . Manager cleaned area **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on ice machine in back kitchen
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the back kitchen area
35B-01-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -Stainless steel strainer dented around the edges hanging on storage shelf in back kitchen area
14-12-4
55
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
95
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa 47 F , Salsa 52 F at self service salsa station Per manager , salsa placed at 1:00 pm . Manager placed salsa on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions and peppers 129 F at front counter steam table Recheck 175 F - discussed using a deeper pan at steam table **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. Roseanne hired 6 months A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Management training scheduled this day
53A-04-6
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. Alan, Ane, Sandra , Cadin hired over 60 days
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager
13-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil ( scoop ) in non-time/temperature control for safety food ( chips) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Employee relocated scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelves soiled at front line area - soiled by dripping pan at grill . Reviewed with manager .
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food ( tea in dispenser ) not covered at self service beverage station . Manager covered tea dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( bag of whole onions ) stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
47
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Back exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Maintenance scheduled for repair **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment at cook line and on floor near hot water heater . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
90
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red Salsa 57 F , green salsa 57 F , sour cream /guacamole sauce 49 F at buffet section for under 3 hours . Most Ice melted . Manager added ice to buffet bin recheck red salsa 40 F, sour cream sauce 41 F, green salsa 57 F - manager added ice to container under green salsa **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Back exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment at cook line and on floor near hot water heater . Reviewed with manager
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface -door hinges on the reach in cooler door in front line area. Reviewed with manager .
23-03-4
67
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly spray stored with Togo items. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing training date and expiration date.
53B-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid for black beans in bin cracked.
14-11-5
74
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Four Dented cans of ripe olives present on shelf in walk in cooler . See stop sale.- manager segregated cans for return **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash - container of pan spray stored under hand soap at front line - manager relocated pan spray **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Stored food -dry beans uncovered in dry storage not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Four Dented cans of ripe olives present on shelf in walk in cooler . See stop sale.- manager segregated cans for return **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
67
Oct 18, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding) retempted at approximately 11:30am 43F -Sour cream (55F - Cold Holding) retempted at approximately 11:30 49F Placed at cold holding front counter at 9:15am, from walk in cooler manger placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bottle of oven and grill cleaner hanging on rack over food storage equipment near three compartment sink. Manager moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented can present. See stop sale. -Tomatillos on storage rack across from three compartment sink. Discussed with manager, manager segregated.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flies flying around front counter area. -Observed 2 live flies flying around kitchen area. Discussed with manager.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -Hanging on food storage rack in back prep area near bag of dry beans, manager moved strip away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards in back storage area are heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Lids near soda machine inside dining room are not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Discussed the need to display license for Public to see.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -6inch hotel pan with water inside, stored on storage rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Drain soiled in front on three compartment sink and at front counter area near register with built up food debris. Discussed with manger. -Floor soiled throughout kitchen prep/storage area behind equipment and storage racks.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -At front counter in front of tortilla chip hot holding unit, deteriorating particle board counter surface. Also the wooden shelves are deteriorating under tortilla chip hot holding unit.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of dry ingredients containers in back storage/prep area soiled.
23-03-4
32
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -pinto beans (127F - Hot Holding) -pinto beans (127F - Hot Holding) -pinto beans (126F - Hot Holding) -pinto beans (126F - Hot Holding) 4 deep 3rd pans of Pinto beans stored inside hot holding unit on front line next to flat top grill, overnight. Manager discarded all pinto beans. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -pinto beans (127F - Hot Holding) -pinto beans (127F - Hot Holding) -pinto beans (126F - Hot Holding) -pinto beans (126F - Hot Holding) 4 deep 3rd pans of Pinto beans stored inside hot holding unit on front line next to flat top grill, overnight. Manager discarded all pinto beans.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Oven cleaner stored next to food storage equipment next to three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Food storage equipment inside hand wash sink, manager moved equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -In front of three compartment sink, discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Drain soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Drain on front line closest to the front entrance of the restaurant. Discussed with manager.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Food storage equipment on rack across from three compartment sink. Discussed with manager.
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. -Discussed with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moes Southwest Grill #204 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #204 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #204?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #204.
How does Moes Southwest Grill #204 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Moes Southwest Grill #204 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Moes Southwest Grill #204's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #204 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #204 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 #204 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #204 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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