Moe's Southwest Grill #44
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Moe's Southwest Grill #44 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Moe's Southwest Grill #44 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout dining area vents.
36-34-5
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. Observed new employee Fabrizio and not proof of showing to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by water heater/mop sink area in the rear, also under some preparation tables.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of dry rice stored on the floor at rear kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach-in cooler unit front line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind preparation tables at rear kitchen area.
36-27-5
74
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed cutting wheel stored between a rack an a wallet drying rack , staff removed the item, washed and sanitized it stored it in a drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
90
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 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 cut chicken (as per manager cooked 11:00am) (122F - Hot Holding) Manager moved chicken back to cooktop and reheated to 178°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted at rack over mop sink area. Staff inverted the pots. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan at ware washing station dusted. Staff removed the fan and started to clean it. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler under preparation table front counter. Staff removed water from the unit. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
70
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at front counter help customer pay for food and handle the card, then proceeded to return to prep line and assembled a burrito without changing gloves. Employee removed gloves washed hands and applied new gloves. Provided manager with glove use handouts. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding), as per manager for about an hour. Manager placed items on ice for rapid cooling and turned on chill table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager did not know how to calibrate thermometer. Provided manager with calibration handouts.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at entrance of kitchen with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front counter blocked with a utility cart. Manager removed cart for access to the sink.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door located in rear lobby if restaurant near restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at front counter area, food debris on floor and behind cooking equipment.
36-73-4
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 at front counter nacho station. Manager removed handles from food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
43
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese and cut lettuce located at the front counter reach in cooler, shredded cheese 46F and cut lettuce 56F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Tortilla press has soil/old food residue on the handle near front counter food preparation area.
22-35-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sauces transfer to another container with no date marked done on previous date, located near the front cook line.
02C-03-5
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed cutting board , griddle located at cook line, and hot holding unit soiled with old product residue or rust.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Knife holder magnet located by prep table.
22-31-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed wiping cloth stored in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap on the side that opens to the outside. Observed at the back middle door to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed containers with tortilla chips next to hand washing sink, located near the cook line are.
08B-36-4
Basic - Green Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near the prep sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink faucet loose, located across from walk in cooler door.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler door gaskets have accumulation of soil residues. observed near front counter area.
22-16-4
Basic - Uncovered container of ice tea located at the front counter customer service area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet.
29-11-4
27
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90° F by griddle in kitchen. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter. Employee put towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
86
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moe's Southwest Grill #44 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwest Grill #44 on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill #44?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill #44.
How does Moe's Southwest Grill #44 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Moe's Southwest Grill #44 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Moe's Southwest Grill #44's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill #44 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill #44 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 #44 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwest Grill #44 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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