Moes Southwest Grill #1083
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #1083 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Among Alachua restaurants, the typical score is 75; Moes Southwest Grill #1083 is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wearing gloves handled cash register screen and payment, then put on clean gloves without washing hands then prepared a food order, then handled the cash register and payment again then changed gloves without washing hands and handled another food order. **Warning**
12A-07-5
86
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wearing gloves at serving stations went out the back door and returned, pulled up pants by the waist then returned to serving station wiped off cutting board on serving station with gloves then handled serving utensils, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager .
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the front counter Cooler: Pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); house made guacamole (50F - Cold Holding); shredded Cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Manager advised that cooling unit is not working and they keep the items on ice. Items had been there for two hour. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by front serving station
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing around mop sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chips stored on floor near ice machine. Four boxes of vinegarette in plastic bottles on the floor in walk-in-cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by mop sink **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service gloves stored on floor by ice machine.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two half filled bottles of water on prep table in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in back kitchen coming from leak in ice machine.
36-22-4
41
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in front counter reach-in cooler: cheese (45F - Cold Holding); lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Repairman on site added Freon to unit to enhance unit's cooling ability. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board behind steam table on front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink across from register area has been removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink behind front counter next to warmer. Manager turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing from mop sink drain. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor in front of mop sink. Manager hung up mop to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container stored on shelf beneath prep table in kitchen. Manager added label to container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching key pad of register then proceeded to prepare food on front line without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager stopped employee and had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter for mop sink. Manager placed vacuum breaker on faucet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of employee reporting responsibility available.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers across from register stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster at end of building.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach-in cooler across from register. Walk-in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water in prep area across from three compartment sink. Manager added running water to thawing beef. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain for mop sink. Manager placed cover on drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
50
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso on the frozen solid at 44F. This was placed in an ice bath in the walk-in cooler. This dropped to 40F in 10 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the tea nozzles in the dining area have buildup on the cones. ALSO, the freestyle multiport disk has debris on it. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of syrup on the floor. It was placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink leaks hot water when the handle is turned off.
29-11-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moes Southwest Grill #1083 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #1083 on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #1083?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #1083.
How does Moes Southwest Grill #1083 compare to other restaurants in Alachua?
Moes Southwest Grill #1083 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Alachua average of 75.
Has Moes Southwest Grill #1083's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #1083 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #1083 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 Moes Southwest Grill #1083 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #1083 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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