MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #581
2453 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket Employee hung mop Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled on chip container Employee labeled Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink hose bibb
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can open attached to prep table in back kitchen soiled with old food debris Employee placed in dish area to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Measuring cup stored in hand sink on cookline Employee removed Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed rust along walls inside ice machine
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on dry storage shelf adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching chips on service line Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water in prep sink located next to back hand sink Observed employee place under cold running water Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in properly stored at mop sink Corrected -Observed employee invert mop Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico (50F - Cold Holding); salsa (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline Observed operator discard and replace products on cookline
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico (50F - Cold Holding); salsa (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected- observed employee replace Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored dry storage shelf Corrected observed employee discard Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee servicing guests with no beard guard on cookline Corrected -observed employee place beard guard on beard Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs stored on push cart handles on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove and sanitize tongs Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reachin cooler adjacent to grill top Corrected -observed employee dry inside of reachin cooler Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on shelf next to fryer Corrected -observed employee label Corrected On-Site
- 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 without washing hands Inspector explained proper hand washing and glove use with manager
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pitcher filled with water stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep table, corrected, employees removed drinks during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in walk in cooler, corrected, manager removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on equipment handle, corrected, manager removed tongs during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink with mold up . Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink blocked by rolling cart, corrected, employee moved cart during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).