Moes Southwest Grill #599
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2023, Moes Southwest Grill #599 has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Estero restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted can opener.
22-31-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.observed wall in storage area damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
86
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed lower portion of drywall in chemical storage area next to the floor damaged.
36-24-5
95
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on can opener and suggest replacing can opener. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed rust on can opener. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelving. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed cooler shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certificate of CFM at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator can not locate chemical test strips for sanitizer using quaternary sanitizer at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on can opener and suggest replacing can opener. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust/ mold like substance on ceiling air vents in kitchen prep area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket missing on right side reach in cooler door under cold holding cabinet on front service line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light cover protection missing on fluorescent lighting in walk in cooler. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelving. **Warning**
14-17-4
61
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not wash hands before putting on gloves.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed thawed commercially processed pork, beef, and chicken not properly date marked when thawed in walk in cooler.
02C-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container used to store tortilla chips on service line has a has a broken cracked corner piece missing.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife on service line stored between refrigeration unit and cold service station. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in ladies restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on bottom shelf of reach in cooler on the service line next under cold station.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
55
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance around self-serve soda dispensing nozzles.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.
14-13-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moes Southwest Grill #599 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #599 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #599?
Across the inspection record, “non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #599.
How does Moes Southwest Grill #599 compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Moes Southwest Grill #599 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Estero average of 82.
Has Moes Southwest Grill #599's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #599 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #599 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 Moes Southwest Grill #599 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #599 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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