Moes Southwest Grill #759
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
47
Score
Moes Southwest Grill #759 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Oct 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Moes Southwest Grill #759 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects under corner front counter near floor. Also, observed 1 live flying insect by cash register. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker improperly installed on head of threaded faucet above splitter. Inspector explained correct placement for vacuum breaker to operator.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off to handwash sink in back prep area. Operator states the pipe leaks when hot water is turned on.
27-16-4
Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under grill and fryer at front counter soiled with food debris. Also, floor under front make line reach in cooler and steam table soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind grill soiled with grease build up. Also, ceiling vents above ice machine soiled with dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill at front counter soiled with grease. Interior of cubbies under front counter soiled/stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label for iceberg lettuce on side of metal pan in warmer filled with black beans. Operator removed label and put correct label on pan. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris and mold-like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at front counter standing water present in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In lobby, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator had to replaced sanitizer container and remade sanitizer bucket. Rechecked at 400 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans on back rack across from dish machine stacked before properly air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
47
Jun 6, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly observed in lobby by trash can. Also, 1 live fly observed on cook line under counter of non-working steam table.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken in plastic container stored on shelf above bag of unwashed onions. Manager moved raw chicken to shelf in walk-in cooler for raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of grill cleaner stored on shelf above prep table in front cook line. Manager removed cleaner from shelf and moved to different location. Also, spray bottle of restroom cleaner stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed cleaner from top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute on white soda machine in lobby soiled with slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels stocked in men's restroom. Manager had employee restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Manager filled ice bucket over. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple metal pans stacked on shelf across from dishwasher before properly air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under front cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop touching ice in ice machine. Manager removed handle from product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of reach in cooler at front counter has standing water. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of unwashed tomatoes stored on top shelf over prepped ready to eat food. Manager moved unwashed tomatoes to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
37
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fry oil on same shelf as multiple chemicals. Manager moved fry oil to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food cart in front of handwash sink in back prep area. Manager moved cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in back by prep area as evidenced by large amount of rice inside (used as dump sink). Also, handwash sink on front line found with pitcher of water in it.
31A-11-4
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. Manager could only provide blank training records. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. The exterior drain on front of dishwasher has heavy lime build up.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents closely located by ice machine have dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top of ice machine, ice bin found not inverted. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Floor molding on customer side of serve line on corner by register.
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom in lobby.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans on shelves by dish area found with wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish sink with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on walk-in cooler floor. Manager moved them to proper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Fence is broken on west side of enclosure.
33-24-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. On shared dumpster outside of establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing on shared dumpster outside of establishment.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on side of fryer. Also, food debris in between both the reach in coolers on the front line. Also, ice filters on outside of ice machines have buildup of dust. Also, area around soda nozzles on both drinks machines in lobby have buildup of debris. Also, under chip and salsa bar in lobby had build up of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean pan on shelf by dish area. Manager removed pans and began removing old labels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster outside of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In reach in cooler on front line food debris found in bottom of cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket located on back prep table. Manager moved to lower shelf by itself. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on front line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine is soiled.
36-27-5
22
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in steam table, cooked chicken 104F and cooked steak 106F. Items placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Items placed on grill and reheated. Reheat temperatures chicken 174 and steak 177F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Establishment uses dish machine to wash, rinse and sanitize. Chlorine sanitizer tested 0ppm three times. Establishment has two compartment sink and sanitizer on site. Establishment states they would wash/rinse in dish machine and set up one sink to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-22-4
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. Missing for one employee working today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler below cold top at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment/Utensils in poor repair. Gasket for warmer next to hand washing sink in front counter area is torn. Large plastic storage container in prep area is cracked. Container discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing over cooking equipment in front area.
14-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in back kitchen area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides in between grills across from front counter. Mop sink area. Cabinet area at front counter. Ice machine filters in back kitchen. Area around soda nozzles and ice chute for drink dispensers in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster/grease receptacle lid. Side for shared recycle dumpster and lid for grease receptacle. Manager closed both. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws in small storage room by restrooms. Straws moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in front counter area. Floor under double sink in kitchen. Floor in small storage room by CO2 tank. Wall under double sink in kitchen. Ceiling vents in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
41
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of degreaser store next to to go container under front counter. Chemical spray bottle of cleaning solution stored with bags of dry beans in prep area, manager moved both bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, per manager all items where placed in front counter approximately 1.5 hours prior, all items moved to walk in cooler, all items retemp at or below 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (117F - Hot Holding); quesso cheese (116F - Hot Holding) in warming unit across from register at front counter, per manager both items reheated and placed in warmer approximately 2 hours prior, manager began to reheat both items over 165F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of non working warming unit and reach in cooler on cook line.
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. Two employees present do not have any training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of large ice machine next to office. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager and 1 employee with watches and bracelets on while making food orders at front counter.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee making food orders at front counter.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line. Under prep tables in prep area. Under racks in dry storage closet near bathrooms. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside around nozzles of both soda machines in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
Jan 31, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On pipes and wall behind fryer and table on cook line, manager cleaned all area's during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
95
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
41
Oct 14, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moes Southwest Grill #759 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #759 on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #759?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #759.
How does Moes Southwest Grill #759 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Moes Southwest Grill #759 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Moes Southwest Grill #759's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #759 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #759 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 #759 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #759 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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