Moe's Southwest Grill #369
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Moe's Southwest Grill #369 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Land O' Lakes facility scores 76, putting Moe's Southwest Grill #369 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (108F - Hot Holding); cooked pepper and onion (108F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Operator stated that there two items only been there for less than 1 hour. Operator reheated them to 165F above. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stained in kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on hand sink by grill, operator removed it
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris under front counter
36-73-4
67
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Three cutting boards stained on clean dish rack above triple sink
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling vent soiled and grease buildup in kitchen area
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager asked him to put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
82
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink no soap provided. Discussed with operator the need to keep hand wash sinks stored with soap
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing food that was removed from its original container not labeled with the common name.
02D-01-5
86
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomatillos on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table soiled, sandwich press soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food prep no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board. Employee move wet cloth to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Manager on duty began process of informing employees and requesting signatures **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Isaac -Cameron **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green and yellow cutting boards -Yellow cutting board on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Employee preparing food on the cook line with no hair restraint **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Employee preparing food on the cook line with no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Several hotel pans on drying rack stacked up while still wet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Several hotel pans on drying rack stacked up while still wet. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Floor tile missing next to ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -Dumpster has bags of trash and other refuse surrounding it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Hole in wall behind Coke Freestyle machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach-in cooler on cook line across from hand washing station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
55
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee touched face then took Togo cups out of sleeve and touched the part that customers would drink from with bare hands without washing hands **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. -Employee left bathroom and immediately donned gloves to serve a guest. **Warning**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Shredded cheese at 51F -Shredded lettuce at 51F -Guacamole 45F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -All following items located in reach-in cooler on cook line -Shredded cheese at 51F -Shredded lettuce at 51F -Guacamole at 45F Manager on duty states no temperatures have been taken today **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Pitcher filled from hand washing station on cook line -Steel wool scrubby located in hand washing station on cook line next to hot holding unit **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. -Manager on duty began process of informing employees and requesting signatures **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Isaac -Cameron **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Catering boxes stored on floor in dry storage area **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice bucket not inverted for proper drying Manager on duty properly inverted ice bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Operator posted current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green and yellow cutting boards -Yellow cutting board on cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Several hotel pans on drying rack stacked up while still wet. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Floor tile missing next to ice machine **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -Dumpster has bags of trash and other refuse surrounding it. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Hole in wall behind Coke Freestyle machine. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach-in cooler on cook line across from hand washing station **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Old labels on several hotel pans, both plastic and metal, on drying rack across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-46-4
22
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Manager had employees begin signing agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch. Employee wearing bracelets. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. <100ppm. Manager fixed to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheddar Cheese 50F, lettuce 59F at 12:35. Put on line at 11:00. Manager return shredded cheddar cheese and lettuce to walk-in cooler. Placed shredded cheese, lettuce, salsa on ice. Rechecked temperatures at 1:45, shredded cheese 42F, lettuce 41F, salsa 42F. **Corrected On-Site**
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 chicken 80F, on cutting board. Employee put back on grill, rechecked 181F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands, at front line water. Discussed with manager proper hand washing in 100F water
12A-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Water from cooling unit dripping onto Boxes of packages chicken and beef. Manager removed the packaged food out of wet boxes and placed a container to catch dripping water. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-36-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Reviewed with manager proper dishwashing.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved boxes off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables(peppers) stored above (cheese, prepped lettuce, onions and green peppers)ready-to-eat food. Manager moved pepper to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on self service beverage dispenser
22-20-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit reach-in cooler on cooks line.
05-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust at cashier station, floor soiled under triple sink, cooks line and self service area.
36-34-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Leaking condenser in walk-in cooler. Manager added pan to collect water and scheduled service for this day
28-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, bracelet on male employee. Discussed with employee and manager. Employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moe's Southwest Grill #369 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwest Grill #369 on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill #369?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill #369.
How does Moe's Southwest Grill #369 compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?
Moe's Southwest Grill #369 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Land O' Lakes average of 76.
Has Moe's Southwest Grill #369's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill #369 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill #369 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 Moe's Southwest Grill #369 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwest Grill #369 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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