MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
11140 STARKEY RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33773
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot of water in hand sink at front counter, staff removed **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ After 5pm, 5 total employees present with no CFM
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge Brenden J. with expired certificate.
Basic 4
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees handling food at front counter with no hair restraints
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in tortilla chip bin at front counter
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open canned beverage on top shelf over prepared foods in walk in cooler. Employee coffee cups on shelf directly next to clean wiping cloths
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat thawing in prep sink at room temp
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 28, 2026 11:18 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.