MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
1326 TOWN CENTER DR · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33803
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented cans present. See stop sale. Cans of Ripe olives and sliced jalapeños in dry storage **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area and food storage area. Observed 6 live flying insects on boxes on dry storage rack next to prep table in back. Observed 16 live flying insects on containers of fryer oil and under under prep table in back rep area. Observed 1 live flying insect on three compartment sink Observed 29 live flying insects under three compartment sink. Observed 5 live flying insects under prep sink in back storage. Observed three live flying insects by mop sink Observed 2 live flying insects on cases of cups in back dry storage. Observed 1 live flying insect on paper towel hanging from dispenser. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold make line in front by Register shredded cheese (53°F – Cold Holding); diced tomato salsa (53°F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (53°F – Cold Holding); sour cream (56°F – Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (45°F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold make line by register: shredded cheese (53°F – Cold Holding); diced tomato salsa (53°F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (53°F – Cold Holding); sour cream (56°F – Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (45°F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By hand sink by register **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 6
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and in disrepair by steam kettle **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. By three compartment sink, missing grout creating water and food debris to be trapped **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of chip containers contain buildup of grease and food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, on chip storage rack **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Observed 2 Employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation on cook line **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under three compartment sink, under prep table **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:18 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.