Moe's Southwest Grill

3945 Us Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 85, putting Moe's Southwest Grill squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dining area.

36-36-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment at front counter.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on equipment at front counter.

23-03-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package beef thawing in standing water in 3-compartment sink, employee removed beef from water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under handwashing sink in back prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under handwashing sink in back prep area **Time Extended**

36-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine is powered off for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-20-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed upon entrance from cookline to prep kitchen.

36-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on cookline near fryers.

36-17-5

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of salsa in walk-in cooler, employee removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in flip top unit on cookline.

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed food thawing in standing water in sink, employee removed food from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of fryers.

36-17-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of fryer shortening on floor at front counter.

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris in hot holding cabinet.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on cookline equipment surfaces.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moe's Southwest Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwest Grill on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill.

How does Moe's Southwest Grill compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Moe's Southwest Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Moe's Southwest Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwest Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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