Moe's Southwest Grill #373
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Moe's Southwest Grill #373 has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Moe's Southwest Grill #373 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
17
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Did not observe food handler certificates during time of inspection. Manager stated he left certificates inside work bag at his home. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Did not observe food handler certificates during time of inspection. Manager stated he left certificates inside work bag at his home. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath steam table.
36-73-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hot holding for less than 4 hours: Diced chicken 125F Black beans 121F Ground beef 122F. Operator began to reheat food items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Did not observe original certificates for employees hired over 60 days.
53B-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under grills and fryers soiled with food debris and grease.
36-10-4
70
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak hot holding at 125F during time of inspection. Operator threw food item away at her own discretion.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole cold holding at 47F less than 4 hours. Operator placed food item inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on prep table in kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease behind fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plastic lids on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed lids during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at handwashing sink across from three compartment sink.
29-11-4
58
Oct 9, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 57°F, pico 60°F, Cut lettuce 46°F. Items iced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 120°F. Discarded by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Base of wall leading to kitchen/ line.
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
14-69-4
64
Mar 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 small, live flying insects in the following locations: five near front serving line, 10 in prep area, five in the mop sink area, and 10 in the dry storage area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed approximately ten live flying insects. Three in store room and seven in preparation area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed approximately 25 live, flying insects. Fifteen in storage area and 10 in preparation area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed no live flying insects. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Mar 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 small, live flying insects in the following locations: five near front serving line, 10 in prep area, five in the mop sink area, and 10 in the dry storage area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed approximately ten live flying insects. Three in store room and seven in preparation area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed approximately 25 live, flying insects. Fifteen in storage area and 10 in preparation area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 small, live flying insects in the following locations: five near front serving line, 10 in prep area, five in the mop sink area, and 10 in the dry storage area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed approximately ten live flying insects. Three in store room and seven in preparation area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed expo cooler front line leaking inside.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed tortilla chips on floor near front line.
36-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink near warmer with pipe and faucet leaking. Also observed faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice in working container not labeled under prep table.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair in women's restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation, A/C vents with dust and grease accumulation throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
74
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jun 27, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tempting at 114 F at 2:30pm. Per manager, chicken was cooked and placed on the line at 12:50pm. Chicken was reheated to 167pm at 2:40pm.
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in front of tortilla fryer.
08B-38-4
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 scoop inside tortilla bin, touching tortillas.
10-01-5
78
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream reading at 47 F and salsa 46 F and lettuce 44 F in walk in cooler at 11:15am. Items were exposed to air at 10:00am. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature decreased to 42 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to prep area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some original certificates for some employees.
53B-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed base board in disrepair next to hand washing sink across from cook line.
36-24-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moe's Southwest Grill #373 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwest Grill #373 on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill #373?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill #373.
How does Moe's Southwest Grill #373 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Moe's Southwest Grill #373 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Moe's Southwest Grill #373's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill #373 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill #373 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 #373 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwest Grill #373 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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