Moe's Southwestern Grill
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2024, Moe's Southwestern Grill has five inspections in the public record. Moe's Southwestern Grill was last inspected on Apr 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 85, which Moe's Southwestern Grill's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of sanitizer on table near hand washing sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and operating, preparing and selling food to the public with a license that expired on 02/01/26. Operator was able to go in and pay for license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in clean dish area.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some grease build up on hood system filters.
23-03-4
67
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands in between the change of gloves. Discussed proper handwashing techniques with employee. Observed employee remove gloves and wash hands, then put gloves back on before going back to food preparation. Male employee started preparing orders without washing hands, as well as go between cleaning and food preparation without washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chipotle Crema (47F - Cold Holding) placed at buffet area at 11:30 am with no temperature taken for undermined amount of time.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chipotle Crema (47F - Cold Holding) placed at buffet area at 10:30 am with no temperature taken for undermined amount time.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer and alcohol bottle stored on preparation tables near handwashing sinks in front preparation area. Employee relocated chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front of kitchen entrance. Employee replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Poblano peppers not date marked being made more than 24 ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At entrance of kitchen was used to dump drinks in.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping clothes and spray bottle stored in hand washing sink in back area next to ice machine. Employee removed wipes and sanitizer bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on preparation line
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Plumbing drain system under produce sink not draining.
29-19-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasonings under prep table next to oven not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by ice machine
51-11-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed silver water canister without straw on preparation table near at kitchen entrance.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed office items, phone and computer stored on preparation table at kitchen entrance. Employee bag stored on dry storage rack near walk in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing multiple rings and other employee wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
33-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ice scoop has accumulation of water inside while being stored on top of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses Observed ice scoop being stored on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in women's bathroom
36-64-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean pans located in storage rack across from 3 compartment sink.
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers in storage rack with old labels.
16-46-4
17
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers in the dish drying area. Discussed proper drying methods.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
23-03-4
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Mar 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moe's Southwestern Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwestern Grill on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwestern Grill?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwestern Grill.
How does Moe's Southwestern Grill compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Moe's Southwestern Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 85.
Has Moe's Southwestern Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moe's Southwestern Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Moe's Southwestern Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Moe's Southwestern Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwestern Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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