Moes Southwest Grill

970 N Congress Ave Unit K140, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Moes Southwest Grill has eight inspections in the public record. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Boynton Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 12 cans Pinto beans heavily rusted in back prep area.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. ground beef (125F - Reheating) at 10:50; reheating since 10:25 Observed employee retrieve cooked ground beef from steam bath and attempt to place in hot holding unit. At current rate of reheating product did not reach 135F. Operator placed product back in steam bath to reheat to 135+F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03E-03-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Degreaser spray bottle not labeled in back prep area. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean frying racks stored on shelf that has oil residue

24-06-4

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized 50ppm. Operator set up fresh solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in walk in cooler with food to be served to customers. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm at front counter. Operator set up fresh solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled cell phone and chargers , then proceeded to the walk in cooler removing cheese from the shelf without washing his hands and changing gloves. Employee washed hands and put a fresh pair of gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (109F-114F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Cook stated chicken was cooked less than 2 hours ago, cut in pieces and placed in steam table. Cook reheated chicken to 181F and placed back into steam table. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled next to walk in cooler. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) under front counter. Remade. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - 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.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line front counter. Operator provided.

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues shredded cheese at front counter.

22-16-4

Sep 16, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Manager failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed proper procedures with Manager. He washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above triple sink.

36-36-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moes Southwest Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill.

How does Moes Southwest Grill compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?

Moes Southwest Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boynton Beach average of 79.

Has Moes Southwest Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moes Southwest Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Moes Southwest Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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