Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater
Last inspected:
2679 Gulf to Bay Blvd Ste 590, Clearwater, FL 33759Part of: Moes Southwest Grill Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Moe's Southwest Grill in Clearwater has accumulated 238 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.8 per visit. The facility was shut down once for flies. Fire inspections identified four violations involving portable fire extinguishers with gauges in the red zone, a citation that repeated across both the original "Moe's Southwest Grill" and current "Moes Southwest Grill" names between 2019 and 2021. Top recurring violations include improper ventilation, food contact surface issues, and single-use item misuse.
Most recent closure: August 10, 2020 for flies.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
6.8
violations / inspection
6.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)
Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020041606 | $400.00 | Aug 10, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
In recharge by back exit door **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By exit door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections31 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections41 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater last inspected?
- Moes Southwest Grill #204 in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater last shut down?
- Moes Southwest Grill #204 in Clearwater was last shut down on August 10, 2020 for flies. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Moes Southwest Grill #204 in Clearwater are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater had?
- Moes Southwest Grill #204 in Clearwater has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater find?
- Moes Southwest Grill #204 in Clearwater was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, Moes Southwest Grill #204 in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Moes Southwest Grill #204 in Clearwater has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Moes Southwest Grill #204 in Clearwater has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater been fined?
- Moes Southwest Grill #204 in Clearwater has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Moes Southwest Grill in Clearwater operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Moe's Southwest Grill (2019).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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