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Moe's Southwest Grill #41

2200 W Glades Rd #1200B, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Moe's Southwest Grill #41 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to six violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Boca Raton facility scores 74, putting Moe's Southwest Grill #41 on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handling register with gloved hands assisted in food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed glove usage and hand washing with operator. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Front counter hand washing sink; employee rinsed scraper in front line hand washing sink. Reviewed hand washing sink usage with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at prep sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler Self serve salsa station.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Mattress in enclosure
33-30-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink in men's/ employee restroom.
29-20-5
61
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. Observed at self service cold bar House made salsa with tomatoes (47F - Cooling 1:45). Operator stated cooling since 9:45, did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See Stop Sale.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed at self service cold bar House made salsa with tomatoes (47F - Cooling 1:45). Operator stated cooling since 9:45, did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See Stop Sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (130F - Hot Holding). As per operator, rice cooked less than 4 hours ago. Advised operator to reheat to 165F and hold at 135F or above. Observed cooked ground beef (125F - Hot Holding). As per operator ground beef reheated prior to being held in pot on stove. Removed ground beef.
03B-01-6
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/nose and then handled clean equipment, utensils and unwrapped single service articles to scoop/package chips for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on visibly soiled pants and then handled clean utensils to prepare food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at ice bath chopped lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding). Per Operator not prepared or portioned, held over ice not surrounding product level for less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking from ceiling dripping into bucket in prep area. Advised Operator to repair.
36-32-5
39
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
82
Jan 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front counter plastic chips bin- observed handle of scoop touching chips. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
95
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired more than sixty days
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Open air cooler on cook line at tomato lettuce (45-47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
74
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Open air cooler on the cook line at tomato, cheese (45-47F - Cold Holding), manager moved items to a working cooler and called for maintenance.stated that items were there approximately two hours
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.hand wash sink by the front counter is not reaching 100°.manager fixed adjustment to 100° and above **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moe's Southwest Grill #41 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwest Grill #41 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill #41?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill #41.

How does Moe's Southwest Grill #41 compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Moe's Southwest Grill #41 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Moe's Southwest Grill #41's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill #41 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill #41 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 #41 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwest Grill #41 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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