Moe's Southwest Grill

1601 Us Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Moe's Southwest Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Moe's Southwest Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Vero Beach average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Across from 3 bay sink

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor drain at front counter is soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter cooler **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In back kitchen. Manager stated they have a new dispenser ordered

31B-06-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter change due 5/2024

29-28-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under container storage racks leading into office. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From standing water in reach in cooler

29-03-4

May 1, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/24

50-17-3

Basic - Can opener blade is broken in half. Manager stated they no longer use that can opener and threw away **Corrected On-Site**

14-22-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets hung rack with single service items

40-06-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In low boy make cooler **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato salsa 46° Guacamole 48° Cut onions 51° Sour cream 51° Stocked 3.5 hours ago, advised manager to rapid chill items **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker label worn off

02D-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above triple sink

36-34-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy reach in cooler at front counter

29-49-6

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At mop sink **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastics bins **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in back of kitchen **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Main cooler on front line, operator is aware of issue and has work order in to correct issue **Corrective Action Taken**

29-49-6

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored over canned foods **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Rear sink

12A-08-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine not functioning and door broken

14-11-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water line in bag in box system leaking water onto floor

29-08-4

Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moe's Southwest Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwest Grill on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill?

Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill.

How does Moe's Southwest Grill compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Moe's Southwest Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Moe's Southwest Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwest Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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