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MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL

3945 US HWY 98 N · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3571162
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10725804
DBPR license6307713

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line Cut lettuce 57, shredded cheese 57, pico 60, Poblano sauce 60 , sour cream56 operator stated items were placed in station at 9:30am . Stated cooler is not working. Ice was melted. Employee placed items on ice and in walk in cooler. retemped shredded cheese 43, cut lettuce 43, pico 41,sour cream 40, poblano 51 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under handwashing sink in back prep area **Warning**

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#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

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#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment cooks line **Warning**

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#4Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large Lexan holding chips **Warning**

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#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sprayer at three compartment **Warning**

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#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front line **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.