Moe's Southwest Grill
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Moe's Southwest Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Largo restaurants, the typical score is 75; Moe's Southwest Grill is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 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. One employee hired more than 60 days with no proof of training (McKayla, in process to take CFM)
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
86
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over prep room soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
33-29-4
86
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Reviewed with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting - pans stacked on shelf in dish washing area . Reviewed with manager .
24-08-4
Basic - Fans on shelf with dust accumulation in front line area . Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in front counter area near registers . Manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken 120 F in steam table , 108 F chicken in warmer at front counter - manager reheated chicken on grill - recheck : to 172-177 Freviewed reheating and hot holding of food and monitoring of food temperatures with manager **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - 3D dust on fan in food prep table near cutting board - manager relocated fan **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of cucumbers ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( salsa) in walk in cooler - manager is process of rearranging food **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
78
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
70
Feb 17, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: raw steak 44 degrees F. Steak is closer to the door. Other foods temped appropriately. Discussed with operator to place it on ice. Steak placed on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box on line: cooked chicken 128 degrees F. Employee reheated. Re-temp 171 degrees F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented cans of tomatillos on dry storage shelf.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked corn at 11:40 cooling since 11:17 54 degrees F re-temp at 12:04 54 degrees F. Container was covered with plastic wrap. Operator uncovered container **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Victoria Kroft food manager certification expired 06/09/2022. Other certified food manager is employed at establishment with current certificate
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink of back prep area blocked by wand mixer. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 dented cans of tomatillos on dry storage shelf. Operator segregated
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks over clean linens by walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
33
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Presence of insects or other pests. 1 live lizard on faucet of mop sink by rear exit not near food prep area. Employee removed lizard outside. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line make cooler: pico 47 degrees F. Discussed with operator to cut portion.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table of front make line: cooked steak 109 degrees F, cooked rice 125 degrees F. Operator placed steak on flat top and reheated to 167 degrees F. Operator placed rice in warmer to quickly get up to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 02/01/2022. Operator had current license emailed to her for display **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of hot box of front line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee chocolate milk in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Under 100 ppm. Operator replaced. 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
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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 Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” 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 Largo?
Moe's Southwest Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
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 four 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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