MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL

1326 Harden Boulevard
Lakeland, Florida, 33802
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501411

  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 44F. Front counter.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 132F Front counter.

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8502505

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501019

  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of tortilla chip containers and lids soiled, Fryers soiled as well. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: tested at 10ppm **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On can opener blade Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365852

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In kitchen Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. In walk in cooler Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of tortilla chip containers and lids soiled, Fryers soiled as well. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cold make line in serving station Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. By tortilla prep station Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line: shredded cheddar jack cheese (48F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding); lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Manager iced product down Walk in cooler: Beef (44F - Cold Holding); Poultry (44F - Cold Holding). Manager icing product down **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front register, Or serving line. Manager refilled dispenser and put paper towels at hand sink Warning
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On can opener blade Warning