Moe’s Southwest Grill in Ocala
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2604 Sw 19 Ave Rd Ste 101, Ocala, FL 34474Moe's Southwest Grill #250 in Ocala has been emergency-closed once, on July 11, 2023, for roach activity. Across 25 inspections dating from at least 2024, the facility has accumulated 133 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations were cited repeatedly, appearing in at least 8 of the recent inspections shown. High-priority violations for food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and handwashing have also been recurring findings. An administrative complaint was recommended following a July 16, 2025 complaint inspection that documented 30 violations including three high-priority violations for employee health reporting and food contact surface issues. The most recent routine inspection on December 16, 2025 documented 12 violations including two high-priority violations for management awareness, food contact surfaces, and employee health reporting, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Most recent closure: July 11, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Moe’s Southwest Grill in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Moe’s Southwest Grill in Ocala: Emergency Closure History (1)
Moe’s Southwest Grill in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 6 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Moe’s Southwest Grill in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Moe’s Southwest Grill in Ocala last inspected?
- Moe’s Southwest Grill #250 in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Moe’s Southwest Grill in Ocala last shut down?
- Moe’s Southwest Grill #250 in Ocala was last shut down on July 11, 2023 for roach 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 Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Moe’s Southwest Grill #250 in Ocala are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Moe’s Southwest Grill in Ocala had?
- Moe’s Southwest Grill #250 in Ocala has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Moe’s Southwest Grill in Ocala find?
- Moe’s Southwest Grill #250 in Ocala was most recently inspected on December 16, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Moe’s Southwest Grill in Ocala ever been shut down?
- Yes, Moe’s Southwest Grill #250 in Ocala 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.
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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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