Moe's Southwest Grill

4741 Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Moe's Southwest Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Pace facility scores 92, putting Moe's Southwest Grill on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. Upon inspection, manager only able to provide training for all employees. **Repeat Violation**

53B-13-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Upon inspection, current license not displayed/ available at establishment. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Sep 4, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 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. Upon inspection, observed cooked ground beef in hot holding cabinet with temperature of 132f. Date/time stamp on container stated beef was prepped approximately 15 minutes earlier. Operator placed ground beef in oven for reheating during inspection. After heating, temperature noted to be 187f. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

53B-13-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Upon inspection, no current license displayed/available at establishment. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, observed cases of tortillas on floor in rear of establishment. Manager moved cases off of floor onto shelves during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection, observed approximately 10 tiles inside of establishment showing signs of water damage and mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-32-5

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection, observed storage pans and sheet pans wet nesting in dishwashing area of establishment.

24-08-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection, observed approximately twelve ceiling tiles in dining area showing signs of water damage and mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Upon inspection, current license not displayed/available at establishment.

50-09-4

Jul 15, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 9, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 1, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on splitter attached to mop sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

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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 Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 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 Pace?

Moe's Southwest Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Pace average of 92.

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

No. Recent inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.

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