MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
1326 TOWN CENTER DR · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33803
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in food preparation and food storage area. Observed 25 flying insects on ceiling above tortilla storage rack by back door. Observed 8 live flying insects on exterior of cases with oval containers on top shelf of storage rack by back door. Observed 3 live flying insects around floor drain under veggie prep wash sink. Observed 10 live flying insects on exterior of case of 12oz drink cups on dry storage shelf across from pan storage rack. Observed 7 live flying insects on case of cardboard single service containers in dry storage shelf across from soda bibbs.
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Make line rice (91°F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken (121°F – Hot Holding); cooked beef (120°F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken (119°F – Hot Holding). Manager started to reheat product to 165° **Corrective Action Taken**
41-11-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Two bottles of purell surface sanitizer stored by to go cups and lids by register. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On chip containers and lids on storage shelf **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to holding unit on cook line
Basic 4
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation**
36-71-4Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Throughout kitchen
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under veggie wash sink and three compartment sink
36-26-4Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under three compartment sink
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:38 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
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.