DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #373

1583 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783386

  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to handwashing sink on cook line.

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758493

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on prep table in kitchen area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease behind fryer.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plastic lids on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed lids during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at handwashing sink across from three compartment sink.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole cold holding at 47F less than 4 hours. Operator placed food item inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak hot holding at 125F during time of inspection. Operator threw food item away at her own discretion.

Inspection Date: 10/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8998230

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8998097

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Base of wall leading to kitchen/ line.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 57°F, pico 60°F, Cut lettuce 46°F. Items iced. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Chicken 120°F. Discarded by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8638549

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 small, live flying insects in the following locations: five near front serving line, 10 in prep area, five in the mop sink area, and 10 in the dry storage area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed approximately ten live flying insects. Three in store room and seven in preparation area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed approximately 25 live, flying insects. Fifteen in storage area and 10 in preparation area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed no live flying insects. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8637878

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 small, live flying insects in the following locations: five near front serving line, 10 in prep area, five in the mop sink area, and 10 in the dry storage area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed approximately ten live flying insects. Three in store room and seven in preparation area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed approximately 25 live, flying insects. Fifteen in storage area and 10 in preparation area. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8636747

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 small, live flying insects in the following locations: five near front serving line, 10 in prep area, five in the mop sink area, and 10 in the dry storage area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed approximately ten live flying insects. Three in store room and seven in preparation area. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8636593

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing near walk in cooler.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen area.
  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with ineffective hair restraint, hair hanging out of visor.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with grease and food debris behind grill, ice machine.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs in cooked onions and peppers touching food.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in prep area missing covers.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Also observed shelving used to store dishes with grease, food accumulation.
  • 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gap top right of back door.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed onions and bell peppers not covered in cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed paprika, garlic powder stored on top shelf above prep table not labeled.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves went to cooler to restock front line no hand wash.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 small, live flying insects in the following locations: five near front serving line, 10 in prep area, five in the mop sink area, and 10 in the dry storage area. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese 47F, guacamole 45F, tomatillo salsa 46F, El guapo salsa 46F. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both hand wash sinks on front line.
  • 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8581486

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair in women's restroom.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation, A/C vents with dust and grease accumulation throughout kitchen.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed expo cooler front line leaking inside.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed tortilla chips on floor near front line.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink near warmer with pipe and faucet leaking. Also observed faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice in working container not labeled under prep table.

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348605

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with accumulation of grease.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryer and flat top with accumulation of grease and food.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls behind fryer and flat top, oven with accumulation of grease.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths on prep table.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink across from cash register.