Moe's Southwest Grill #434

2683 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill #434 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Moe's Southwest Grill #434's latest score of 86 sits above the Clearwater average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate for Kevin Cox. **Repeat Violation**

53B-14-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around of shared dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

33-19-4

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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53B-14-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food on shelves in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager safe food storage . Manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager . Employee removed towel **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in back kitchen area . Bucket in place to catch the water . Per manager, plumbing service scheduled

29-11-4

Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster

33-19-4

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During inspection observed open employee beverage on prep table during preparation. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee soup in stand alone reach in hot holding unit. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled management cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. First temp was 2:30pm Deli cooler opposite of cook line. sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); retemp 41F chipotle ranch (45F - Cold Holding) retemp 41F shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) retemp 41F Moved all items to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at front Hand washing sink near holding unit. Manger put paper towels in. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. black beans (120F - Hot Holding), hot box-was off. Employee reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda on floor to the left of the restrooms, in the lobby area. Employee lifted of floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -sandwich press has accumulation of debris -stove top has accumulation of food residue

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -at front counter

13-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -ovens at front counter have accumulation of food residue

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease -drip pan has accumulation of food residue and grease -green racks at front counter has accumulation of grease

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed green peppers over diced tomatoes in walk-in cooler -operator rearranged during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moe's Southwest Grill #434 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwest Grill #434 on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill #434?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill #434.

How does Moe's Southwest Grill #434 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Moe's Southwest Grill #434 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Moe's Southwest Grill #434's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill #434 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill #434 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 #434 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwest Grill #434 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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