MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #44
10660 NW 19TH STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172
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
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at front counter help customer pay for food and handle the card, then proceeded to return to prep line and assembled a burrito without changing gloves. Employee removed gloves washed hands and applied new gloves. Provided manager with glove use handouts. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (57F – Cold Holding), as per manager for about an hour. Manager placed items on ice for rapid cooling and turned on chill table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager did not know how to calibrate thermometer. Provided manager with calibration handouts.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at entrance of kitchen with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front counter blocked with a utility cart. Manager removed cart for access to the sink.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door located in rear lobby if restaurant near restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at front counter area, food debris on floor and behind cooking equipment.
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. Observed at front counter nacho station. Manager removed handles from food. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:35 PM.
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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.