MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #373
1583 APALACHEE PARKWAY · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves went to cooler to restock front line no hand wash.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 small, live flying insects in the following locations: five near front serving line, 10 in prep area, five in the mop sink area, and 10 in the dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese 47F, guacamole 45F, tomatillo salsa 46F, El guapo salsa 46F. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both hand wash sinks on front line.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing near walk in cooler.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen area.
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with ineffective hair restraint, hair hanging out of visor.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with grease and food debris behind grill, ice machine.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs in cooked onions and peppers touching food.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in prep area missing covers.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Also observed shelving used to store dishes with grease, food accumulation.
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gap top right of back door.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed onions and bell peppers not covered in cooler.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed paprika, garlic powder stored on top shelf above prep table not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:53 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.