Moes Southwest Grill #670

13238 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #670 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Colynn.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen area. Ice machine broken, not currently in use. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at both Employee handwash sink a front line cook. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled over three compartment sink.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage shelf over three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside front line cold holding Reach in cooler.

29-49-6

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rusted shelves inside front line Reach in cooler.

22-31-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine inside has black mold-like substance behind lid door.

22-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Part of the hood filter missing over fryer.

14-42-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of front line Reach cooler soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 30, 2024

Complaint Partial

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico 45F, shredded cheese 45F, tempted at 3:24pm. operator placed in walk in cooler. Retempted both at 43F at 4:15Pm. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Presence of insects, or other pests. 1 live fly observed in dining room of restaurant.

35A-09-4

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

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of ladle for salsa at self-service station in dining room fell into salsa. Located in self-service area next to soda machine. Operator removed and replaced ladle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom does not have a handwashing sign.

31B-04-4

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink. Tested above 200-400 ppm remade solution to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covering lids over peppers in cooling state employee removed lids **Corrected On-Site**

03D-15-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched drink cup and put gloves on. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing.

12A-07-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes on dry shelf.

24-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored box of napkins on floor. In back kitchen.

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moes Southwest Grill #670 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #670 on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #670?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #670.

How does Moes Southwest Grill #670 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Moes Southwest Grill #670 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Moes Southwest Grill #670's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #670 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #670 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 #670 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #670 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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