Moe's Southwest Grill #581
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill #581, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Moe's Southwest Grill #581's latest score of 74 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grill soiled with grease and burned food residue.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 400+ppm Quaternary Ammonium. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400+ppm Quaternary Ammonium. Operator diluted with water, tested 200ppm. Recommended operator to recalibrate dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
78
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink hose bibb
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can open attached to prep table in back kitchen soiled with old food debris Employee placed in dish area to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Measuring cup stored in hand sink on cookline Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket Employee hung mop **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled on chip container Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Jan 29, 2024
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. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands Inspector explained proper hand washing and glove use with manager
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pitcher filled with water stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored dry storage shelf Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs stored on push cart handles on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove and sanitize tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reachin cooler adjacent to grill top Corrected -observed employee dry inside of reachin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on shelf next to fryer Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee servicing guests with no beard guard on cookline Corrected -observed employee place beard guard on beard **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
61
Aug 1, 2023
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. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink blocked by rolling cart, corrected, employee moved cart during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep table, corrected, employees removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in walk in cooler, corrected, manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on equipment handle, corrected, manager removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink with mold up . **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee in prep area placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in back prep area blocked by ladder , corrected , employee moved ladder during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa, chipotle sauce , all held over 24 in walk in cooler not date marked .
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored over clean dishes, corrected , employee discarded drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by three compartment sink. B. Ceiling tiles missing over entrance to prep kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light not shielded over back prep .
38-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under three compartment sink .
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moe's Southwest Grill #581 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwest Grill #581 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill #581?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill #581.
How does Moe's Southwest Grill #581 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Moe's Southwest Grill #581 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Moe's Southwest Grill #581's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill #581 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill #581 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 #581 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwest Grill #581 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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