Moes Southwest Grill #971

10021 Gulf Center Dr #210, Fort Myers, FL 33913

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 6, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Moes Southwest Grill #971 has been inspected six times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 6, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Moes Southwest Grill #971's latest score of 86 sits above the Fort Myers average of 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap in triple sink. Operator hung the hose to restore air gap. **Corrected On-Site**

29-45-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vents and tiles in back kitchen, main cook line. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted bottom shelves of prep tables in back kitchen.

14-11-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop-in cooler top on main service line, shredded cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding) per operator for one hour. Operator placed all potentially hazardous food into reach-in cooler for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulated food debris in back prep table rear kitchen. Operator discard the blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Under customer self service drink station, observed two boxes iced tea bags stored on floor. Operator moved boxes to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over service line and back kitchen with accumulated dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes, sanitizing, then rinsing,. Spoke with operator about proper ware washing procedure in triple sink, operator set up proper ware washing steps at triple sink and rewashed all dishware following proper procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

16-13-5

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and surrounding tiles with accumulated dust on far end main line, back kitchen near exit and prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris and grease under main line cooking equipment, water and debris under main line hot holding equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water and food debris in bottom of reach-in-cooler on main line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**

29-49-6

Oct 26, 2022

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes with onions less then 2 hours (54F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler by soda dispenser. Operator discard dice tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not label.

41-17-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the employee women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Operator gave employees caps to put on. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moes Southwest Grill #971 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #971 on file is from Dec 6, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #971?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #971.

How does Moes Southwest Grill #971 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Moes Southwest Grill #971 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Moes Southwest Grill #971's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #971 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 #971 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 #971 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #971 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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