Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland
Last inspected:
1326 Town Center Dr E, Lakeland, FL 33803RG S Lakeland LLC in Lakeland has accumulated 228 violations across 44 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for fly activity. The restaurant has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $2,400 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $1,500. Recurring violations center on ventilation issues (25 citations), consumer advisories (17), and proper sewage disposal (16).
Most recent closure: July 7, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland: Emergency Closure History (2)
Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025060868 | $200.00 | Jul 16, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2023024302 | $300.00 | Mar 27, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021034897 | $1,500.00 | Jul 7, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2020057331 | $400.00 | Dec 9, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (45)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections32 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections20 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections27 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland last inspected?
- Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland last shut down?
- Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland was last shut down on July 7, 2021 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland had?
- Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland has had 45 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland find?
- Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- Yes, Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland been fined?
- Moe's Southwest Grill in Lakeland has been fined a total of $2,400.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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