Moe's Southwest Grill #288
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Moe's Southwest Grill #288 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “live” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Moe's Southwest Grill #288 scores about where you'd expect for a Jacksonville restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice in warmer 117-130, manager placed on grill to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle and ice chute on drink station in lobby soiled with debris
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager on line no hair restraint
13-03-4
74
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Three certificates dated with completion date but no employee name on certificates
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by black chart with rice cooker stored on it, moved to access sink in triple sink area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper area of ice machine/white area. Ice machine near back door
22-20-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Lids for line coolers stored in floor next to warmer
24-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler door soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Large clear container of salt stored in dry storage area no cover, manager provided lid **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies under counter area on line, opposite side of flat top grill
35A-02-6
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. New employee two weeks old.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under soda nozzle area
22-02-4
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. One employee 5 months with out food training proof
53B-02-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Second dumpster shared with plaza
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Second dumpster shared with plaza
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door near ice machine
35B-03-4
55
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
11-26-1
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.
53B-02-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Lids stored for cooler stored on floor next to heat warmer, moved to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on line. Hats provided **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Plaza shared dumpster
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of seasoning for rice, white substance and bean, covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Green shelves in walk in cooler rusted
14-17-4
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Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , sanitizer, next to Single Service cups. Frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of frontline Reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single Service food boxes on floor. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by Three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in front area of the establishment. Odor from near front line end drain area.
36-64-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
23-24-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at frontline drain . End line.
29-18-4
61
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
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. Observed 17 live flies in establishment: 13 under front counter near floor drain by tortilla press, two under triple sink in prep area, and two by mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed a total of ten flying insect beneath the front service counter area near nacho holding station to end of counter. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed a total of four flying insects beneath the front service counter area near nacho holding station. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
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. Observed 17 live flies in establishment: 13 under front counter near floor drain by tortilla press, two under triple sink in prep area, and two by mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed a total of ten flying insect beneath the front service counter area near nacho holding station to end of counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 17 live flies in establishment: 13 under front counter near floor drain by tortilla press, two under triple sink in prep area, and two by mop sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Thermometer at front counter.
22-12-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near front counter. Hand washing sink in back prep area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All food handler certifications have a five (5) year expiration date - Food Handler Certifications are only valid for three (3) years.
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above entrance to walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in front counter area. Floor drains through kitchen and front counter areas. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in front storage area by restrooms. Wall under triple sink in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, bag of onions stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall/ceiling. Wall coming apart by rear exit door. Ceiling tile above rear exit door in kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under grills across from front counter. Sides of fryers at front counter. Black utility cart by rear exit door in kitchen. Mop sink. Cabinets below drink dispenser/salsa bar in dining area. Area around soda nozzle for drink dispenser in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic drink bags stored on floor near restrooms in front storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. White wiping cloth stored on front counter near steam well.
21-12-4
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May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle next to wrapped Single Service. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand wash sink blocked by cart. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Frontline.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep employee with band on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with ineffective hair restraint. Braided hair dangling.
13-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves. Frontline.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled Interior of frontline cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Staining water in base of frontline cooler.
29-49-6
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Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moe's Southwest Grill #288 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwest Grill #288 on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill #288?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill #288.
How does Moe's Southwest Grill #288 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Moe's Southwest Grill #288 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Moe's Southwest Grill #288's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill #288 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill #288 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 #288 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwest Grill #288 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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