MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
3945 US HWY 98 N · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding); pick de gallo (49F); cut lettuce (49F), ice melted under holding pans, employee placed in walk in cooler to cool down. After moving to walk in cooler observed 43 F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (43 F); pico degallo (43 F) **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle soiled employee removed nozzle washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap does not dispense at hand sink at front counter near fryers.
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in upper area, employee cleaned upper area. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in foyer prior to entering restrooms, water leaking from ceiling.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with , food debris, dirt, and slime. Observed on catch tray on soft drink machine, employee removed washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe at hand sink at front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.