Moes Southwest Grill #198
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Moes Southwest Grill #198 has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to six violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up six times.
Moes Southwest Grill #198's latest score of 67 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Manager at hand wash station by office rubbed hands together less than 10 seconds after touching trash cans.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pico de gallo (45F - Cooling) in covered pans in walk in cooler, per manager pico was made approximately 4 hours ago and placed in walk in cooler, manager removed covers and placed pico in ice baths, pico rechecked at 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice in prep area has a build up mold like substance and lime scale. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Interior of all cabinets on front line, by office, and at salsa station have a build up of food debris. Lower shelfs on front line have a build up of food debris. Exterior of splash guard at salsa bar face soda machine has a build up of food debris Exterior of both ice machines have a build up of lime scale and dirt debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floor in prep area and front line under equipment have a build up of food debris. Also walls along dish machine area have a build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
67
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flying insects around make line at front counter across from cook line.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple spray bottles of sanitizer spray stored with box of tea bags, bottles moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. salsa (48F,47F - Cooling, after 20 minutes 48F,47F) in salsa bar in dining room, per manager salsa was made about 1.5 hours prior, in open containers in reach in cooler.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler under front counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Dead insects on premises. Approximately 3 dead ants in men's bathroom.
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment throughout establishment. Also walls behind flattop grills on cook line, underneath grills have a build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil/ equipment not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Clean baskets used to make taco shells sitting in dirty lower rack on cook line, baskets moved to dish area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of all cabinets at front counter. Lower shelf of prep table on cook ,one by fryers. Top of table under flattop grills on cook line. Interior of cabinets at salsa station in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
47
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine top and in/around ice chute has black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flooring under equipment on make line has debris. Floor and wall under dish machine is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under flat grills has accumulation of food debris.
23-03-4
86
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and counters at the front counter/cook line area. Floor behind large soda machine in dining area. Under all equipment and tables in back prep area. Also walls behind steam kettle and fryer on cook line at front counter has a build up of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: Build up still around drains in back prep area. Build up still present behind flat top grill/steam kettle. **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4
95
Apr 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 7 live flying insects under front counter closest to main entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: 2 live flying insects under front counter near main entrance. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
86
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 7 live flying insects under front counter closest to main entrance. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. diced tomatoes (50F - Cooling after 5.45 hours) in large covered plastic tub in walk in cooler, per manager and label tomatoes where prepared at approximately 10am, time of temperature check at 3:45pm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mixed cheese (50F, 46F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (46F, 51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding) in top section of front line reach in coolers, per temperature logs all temperatures where below 41F approximately 1 hour before temperature check, all items moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomatoes (50F - Cooling after 5.45 hours) in large covered plastic tub in walk in cooler, per manager and label tomatoes where prepared at approximately 10am, time of temperature check at 3:45pm.
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (50F - Cooling after 5.45 hours) in large covered plastic tub in walk in cooler, per manager and label tomatoes where prepared at approximately 10am, time of temperature check at 3:45pm.
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. Per manager on site one employee training records are expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Both manager and employee wearing bracelets while making food at front counter.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chlorine dish machine that is not in use at time of inspection reading 0ppm, manager replaced sanitizer container, dish machine still reading 0ppm after running multiple. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment throughout establishment and in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of soda machine in dining room around nozzle. Interior of all cabinets under front line and under salsa bar in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
37
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Mar 21, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In the back prep/warewashing hallway two flies observed around the dishwashing area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispensers in the main lobby have mold like substance and syrup residue around the nozzle and ice chute areas. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On the metal storage shelf closest to the office door, plastic chip bin not stored inverted or covered. Operator inverted the plastic bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf opposite the dish machine, clean containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors,walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. On the back side of the front cook line behind the flat top grill closest to the employee hand wash sink. Build up of grease and food debris on the lower section of the wall/floor.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at the employee hand wash sink on the main cook line. Operator posted employee hand wash signage.
31B-04-4
64
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. At time of inspection one employee currently working with expired food handler certifications from 02/2022.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In the main dining room, soda dispenser has mold like substance on the underside of the plastic ring by the soda dispenser nozzle. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in the prep area over the mop sink, no paper towels available at time of inspection. Operator replaced paper towels in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At time of inspection, establishment uses time as a public health control for cut lettuce and shredded cheese held on the front cook line. No written plans available, inspector provided a written plan and operator filled out the document during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the storage shelf over the prep table opposite the dishwashing machine, clean containers stored with old stickers still attached. Operator began removing old stickers from containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back prep area, wet mop stored with mop head in the mop sink. Operator inverted the wet mops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On the side of the bulk ice bin in the back prep area, blue ice bin stored not inverted for protection/air drying. Operator inverted the ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the bulk ice bin has mold like substance spots on the deflector plate.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection, license currently displayed is expired from 06/01/2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On the front cook line, hood filters have buildup of grease and dust over the flat top grill. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moes Southwest Grill #198 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #198 on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #198?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #198.
How does Moes Southwest Grill #198 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Moes Southwest Grill #198 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Moes Southwest Grill #198's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #198 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #198 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 Moes Southwest Grill #198 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #198 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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