Moe's Southwest Grill
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Wellington facility scores 71, putting Moe's Southwest Grill on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touch glasses, handled broom to sweep then changed gloves and began to scoop chips; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At prep counter: house made salsa (44F at 4:20pm; 45F at 4:57pm- Ambient Cooling) As per operator and label, cooling since 12:55pm. Product did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At prep counter: house made salsa (44F at 4:20pm; 45F at 4:57pm- Ambient Cooling) As per operator and label, cooling since 12:55pm. Product did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. See stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: cooked ground beef (129F - Hot Holding) As per employee, stored 1 hour. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler under table close to steam table: raw chicken (47F at 4:31pm; 47F at 5:01pm- Cooling) As per label and employee, cooling since 1:11pm. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Operator moved to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
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. Employee employed 2 days. Emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
45
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed hat and wiped face with hand, after without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized knife to cut vegetables, discussed with employee who washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for approximately 2.5 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator and emailed copy of big 6 food borne illness's to operator.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler sealed tubs of portioned cooked corn (65F - Ambient Cooling) at 2:25 since 1:55 to 65F at 2:40, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who removed lids to product to allow adequate air flow cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler large bag of onions stored on floor, discussed with operator who removed bag from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tile in disrepair.
36-17-5
90
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
50
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented #10 cans of jalapeño.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking the hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator unblocked hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside small reach in cooler on cook line Raw beef, raw chicken ( 50-60°F cold Holding) Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Operator moved products back to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the restaurant, specially next and behind equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hand washing sink on cook line.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside small reach in cooler on cook line . Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
74
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 Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill.
How does Moe's Southwest Grill compare to other restaurants in Wellington?
Moe's Southwest Grill most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Wellington average of 71.
Has Moe's Southwest Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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