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MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #204

With 7 inspections documented, MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #204 maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating in CLEARWATER. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2679 GULF TO BAY BLVD STE 590

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13479117

  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10895891

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil ( scoop ) in non-time/temperature control for safety food ( chips) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Employee relocated scoop Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelves soiled at front line area - soiled by dripping pan at grill . Reviewed with manager .
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( tea in dispenser ) not covered at self service beverage station . Manager covered tea dispenser Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( bag of whole onions ) stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa 47 F , Salsa 52 F at self service salsa station Per manager , salsa placed at 1:00 pm . Manager placed salsa on ice **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions and peppers 129 F at front counter steam table Recheck 175 F - discussed using a deeper pan at steam table Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. Roseanne hired 6 months A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Management training scheduled this day
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alan, Ane, Sandra , Cadin hired over 60 days

Inspection Date: 4/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10775175

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Back exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Maintenance scheduled for repair **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment at cook line and on floor near hot water heater . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8823136

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Back exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment at cook line and on floor near hot water heater . Reviewed with manager
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface -door hinges on the reach in cooler door in front line area. Reviewed with manager .
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red Salsa 57 F , green salsa 57 F , sour cream /guacamole sauce 49 F at buffet section for under 3 hours . Most Ice melted . Manager added ice to buffet bin recheck red salsa 40 F, sour cream sauce 41 F, green salsa 57 F - manager added ice to container under green salsa **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1: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.

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8773575

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator hung current license during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards hanging on wire shelving.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 bulk ingredient bins have broken chipped lids. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with hand wash signs during inspection.. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Counter top on front line is in dis repair exposing unsealed wood.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Second temp on the lettuce taken at 2:54pm 43 f. Manager place ice in a bag in top of lettuce Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled/ Stained. Cutting board hanging from wire rack.
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training records do not contain date completed or expiration Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8502725

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid for black beans in bin cracked.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly spray stored with Togo items. Item moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing training date and expiration date.

Inspection Date: 9/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372502

  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Four Dented cans of ripe olives present on shelf in walk in cooler . See stop sale.- manager segregated cans for return **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash - container of pan spray stored under hand soap at front line - manager relocated pan spray Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food -dry beans uncovered in dry storage not covered.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Four Dented cans of ripe olives present on shelf in walk in cooler . See stop sale.- manager segregated cans for return **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.