Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach
Last inspected:
1601 Us Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL 32960Part of: Moes Southwest Grill Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach has accumulated 182 violations across 29 inspections since 2017, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced repeated fire safety violations, including two citations for blocked exits and marked exit paths, with the same hazard cited in both 2019 and 2020. Top recurring violations involve proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and sewage disposal. Recent inspections show compliance improvement, with the last two visits in 2025 and January 2026 finding minimal violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach last inspected?
- Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach had?
- Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach find?
- Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Moe's Southwest Grill in Vero Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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