Moes Southwest Grill #156
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Moes Southwest Grill #156 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Moes Southwest Grill #156 was last inspected on Oct 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Moes Southwest Grill #156 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flying insects in mop sink closet near rear exit. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple unsecured CO2 tanks stored in mop sink closet near rear exit.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on shelf next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed beverage stored on shelf next to food items by ice machine. Person in charge moved beverage to designated location.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored on drying rack next to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up around soda dispenser at soda machine in dining area.
23-03-4
64
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at temperatures of 112-117F stored on steam table on cook line. Person in charge stated it was removed from steam well 30 minutes prior to complete a large catering order. Chicken was reheated on flat top grill to minimum temperatures of 165F or higher. Cooked chicken (112-117F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed commercially processed corn reheated in house at temperatures of 59-60F. Corn was reheated almost 4 hours prior and was placed in a container with both plastic wrap and a lid. There was also another container of reheated corn on top. Person in charge opened all containers of corn to rapidly cool. Cooked corn (59-60F - Cooling) **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
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. Observed one employee with food handler certificate that expired in April of 2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable hanging on drying rack near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored on drying rack next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide-emitting strip on dry storage rack across from prep table next to ice machine. Person in charge discarded pesticide-emitting strip. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on ice chute and soda dispenser on soda tower in common area.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles around vent in kitchen area above prep table. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored in container with soiled standing water on drying rack next to walk-in cooler. Person in charge discarded water and placed container and dishes in three compartment sink for rewashing. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on rack next to three compartment sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing cover on drain under three compartment sink in back kitchen area.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under ice machine in back kitchen area. Floor has accumulated visible mold like substance.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on reach in cooler under main cook line. Soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on wire rack next to walk-in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed opened lid on shared dumpster behind building.
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak under hand wash sink at kitchen entrance on cook line side.
29-11-4
50
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At closet near back door of establishment, soap container placed over paper towels. Operator placed soap under paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in kitchen next to to go chips has no paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in kitchen next to to go chips has no soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At mop area to the left of women's bathroom is missing ceiling tile.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor, walls and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In mop area to the left of the women's restroom, floor and walls are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under the flat top stove in the kitchen is soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpsters lids open.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At reach in cooler under the front counter prep area is soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At flip top reach in cooler in prep area, bottom of cooler has standing water. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpsters missing drain plug.
33-11-4
50
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At start of front counter, cheese (62F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (66F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items were in cooler when he arrived at 11am. Items on make top over 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At start of front counter, cheese (62F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (66F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items were in cooler when he arrived at 11am. Items on make top over 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ne employee present hired over 60 days, no training completed.
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish shelves have wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/ or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. Floor at ice machine. Wall above shelf at prep station has dust build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One chip container cracked on side.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bulk chip containers, exterior have build up of oil and residue. Reach-in cooler at front make line, exterior front and gaskets soiled. Reach-in cooler in prep area, front exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In hallway outside restrooms, odor observed. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at front counter make line, walls soiled. In walk-in cooler, shelf post and underside of shelves have build up. Also, at soda dispenser in dining room, ice chute has black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at front counter make line, standing water in bottom of cooler.
29-49-6
47
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish shelf have wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Two sticky fly traps over prep counter in back kitchen. Operator moved traps. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over grill area have grease build up. In walk-in cooler, fan covers have build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In hallway outside restrooms, odor observed.
36-64-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Metal pan on clean dish shelf has rice on interior of pan.
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at make station at front counter, bottom section has food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Employee reused tomato case for washed tomatoes. Manager spoke with employee. Tomatoes washed and moved to plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
70
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In left warmer at cook line, rice (119F - Hot Holding); manager stated rice was cooked this morning and placed in warmer less than 4 hours. Manager reheated rice, (190F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On storage shelf by back door, Sterno and hand sanitizer stored above toilet tissue. Manager moved chemicals to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At back area, catering and drink station, ents and tiles around vents have mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish shelves by walk-in cooler have wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of chip containers have build up of residue. Lower shelves by register have build up of remand debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In back storage area by restrooms, aluminum takeout lids not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moes Southwest Grill #156 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #156 on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #156?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #156.
How does Moes Southwest Grill #156 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Moes Southwest Grill #156 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Moes Southwest Grill #156's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #156 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #156 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 #156 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #156 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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