MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
1326 TOWN CENTER DR · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33803
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line: shredded cheddar jack cheese (48F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45F – Cold Holding); lettuce (48F – Cold Holding). Manager iced product down Walk in cooler: Beef (44F – Cold Holding); Poultry (44F – Cold Holding). Manager icing product down **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front register, Or serving line. Manager refilled dispenser and put paper towels at hand sink **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On can opener blade **Warning**
Basic 5
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. In kitchen **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. In walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of tortilla chip containers and lids soiled, Fryers soiled as well. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cold make line in serving station **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. By tortilla prep station **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:50 PM.
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.