MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #101728
With 6 documented inspections, MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #101728 in FORT MYERS has achieved a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
13711 South Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers, Florida, 33912
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894264
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Gas line behind cook line equipment heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line main steam well cooked beef (130F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef (118F - Hot Holding); tofu (125F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (125F - Hot Holding); cooked black beans (127F - Hot Holding) all for 30 minutes to an hour per operator. Operator stirred all foods or returned to stovetop, resulting in temperature over 165F or 135F in stirred. Operator additionally added lids to encourage proper hot holding. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method. In walk-in cooler chopped tomatoes cooling in covered container, packed in thick layer densely. Spoke with operator regarding proper cooling techniques, operator uncovered, placed in ice bath, began stirring, and began monitoring temperature. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8849928
Inspection Date: 8/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8849392
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780900
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in walk-in cooler with accumulated dust. Top and sides of outside parts of ice machine in back of kitchen. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on main cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On shelf by walk-in cooler, 3 cans olives and 1 can tomatillos heavily dented at seams. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line steam wells cooked rice (121F - Hot Holding); cooked seasoned rice (124F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (113F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (128F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (123F - Hot Holding); for approximately 15 minutes per operator. Operator stirred foods, all foods reach a temperature of 135F or above. Recommend frequent stirring and covering of foods hot holding to retain heat, along with monitoring of temperatures. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Operator placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 4/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8556966
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over triple sink and in bathroom with accumulation of dust. Wall over cook line.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler middle of cook line. Repeat Violation
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons at salsa bar.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line hot side, cooked white rice (111F - Hot Holding); cooked brown rice (120F - hot Holding); cooked diced chicken (117F - Hot Holding) for 45 minutes per operator. Operator stirred products, all hot holding foods came to a temperature of above 141F. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379881
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at back of cook line. Provided operator sign, operator hung sign. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of flat grill, shelf under right side corner next to steam well.
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Slicer attachment, lids across from triple sink in back storage area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water and food debris in bottom of reach-in-cooler in middle of cook line.