Moe's Southwest Grill 144
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2024
70
Score
Across the available record, Moe's Southwest Grill 144 has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 1, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville Beach average 73, so Moe's Southwest Grill 144 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 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. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); Pico (50F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41F. Manager placed ice bag on top of both items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in back room.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Manager provided beard guards. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
70
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at entrance of kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing window cleaner not labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep area. Employee discarded gum. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
58
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made salsa (54F) stored in cooler in self service salsa station. Manager stated salsa was placed in cooler from walk in cooler approximately 2 hours ago around the same time they had the power outage. Manager moved salsa to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Manager did not provided proof of employee reporting agreement for new employees. Reviewed with manager and emailed employee reporting agreement form to him. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Lower wood storage shelf damage in front cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled in front cook line.
36-34-5
70
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty not certified within 30 days of employment ( Geena ) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Manager schedule to take manager certificate on January **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Lower shelf in front counter between chips and register is damaged **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Shelf still the same. Manager bought all materials to replaced shelf. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-51-4
86
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (128F); grilled chicken (115-131F); queso (108F); ground beef ( 110F) in front hot box. Manager stated food was reheated around 3pm and then placed in hot box to hot hold. Employee reheated food to over 170F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. No proof of any employee training provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty not certified within 30 days of employment ( Geena ) **Warning**
53A-04-6
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Lower shelf in front counter between chips and register is damaged **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front counter hot box has an ambient temperature of 126F. Hot box must be at a minimum of 135F or higher in order to keep food items at proper hot holding temperature. Hot box is the only hot holding equipment in the kitchen for food backups. **Warning**
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moe's Southwest Grill 144 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwest Grill 144 on file is from Aug 1, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill 144?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill 144.
How does Moe's Southwest Grill 144 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Moe's Southwest Grill 144 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Moe's Southwest Grill 144's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill 144 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill 144 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 Moe's Southwest Grill 144 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwest Grill 144 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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