Moes Southwest Grill #1434
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #1434 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Palm Coast average 79, so Moes Southwest Grill #1434 trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing after the split on external hose.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee does not have training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris behind cook line, front line and in back prep area along the walls. Grease under grills and fryers.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on black beans, salt and rice are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drying is slow due to debris inside.
29-19-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Exposed concrete in front of dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on right warmer are falling off.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine has food debris and lime/calcuim inside of it.
16-21-4
50
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is not sanitizing. Replaced sanitizer and tested it again. Still at 0ppm. Establishment does not have a 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine is not dispensing chlorine. Establishment does not have a 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine is soiled on inside/outside grate in the machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cold holding table on cookline have black mold like substance on them.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cold holding unit on cookline is soiled on bottom shelf. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in front of dish machine has exposed concrete.
36-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at back cook line sink.
31B-04-4
64
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine top exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in back kitchen in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind and underneath equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on front line soiled.
22-16-4
74
Nov 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tests at Oppm. checked and sanitizer was empty. Person in charge replaced and it tested at 75Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles have debris on them. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease behind fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front reach in cooler have black/ mold like substance on them. Drain on outside of dm has debris in it. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease behind cookline.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler are soiled. Soda nozzles are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service spoon not all inverted. Person in charge removed all spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of 3 compartment sink; floor is rubbing off exposing concrete.
36-02-5
74
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water in hand washing sink at end of cook line. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employees trained after 7.8.24.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind fryers.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled.
23-03-4
74
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer/cheese grater and can opener have food debris.
22-02-4
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. Establishment can not provide any training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice seasoning not covered.
08B-12-5
78
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Establishment does not have proof of any training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Could not verify. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moes Southwest Grill #1434 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #1434 on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #1434?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #1434.
How does Moes Southwest Grill #1434 compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Moes Southwest Grill #1434 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Moes Southwest Grill #1434's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #1434 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #1434 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Moes Southwest Grill #1434 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #1434 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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