MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL #250
2604 SW 19 AVE RD STE 101, Ocala FL 34471 · 352-291-6637
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the front prep area counter, observed two live roaches.
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding box on front line, beans 120F, 125F, 130F and 119F, placed around 1:30, manager moved to oven and reheated to 165F.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding near triple sink, also broken floor tiles in front of triple sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items (purse) above single service, Manager moved all.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on front line, employee use hair net.
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on front line not working, all food placed on ice bath.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Next to fryers, tong handle in direct contact with tortillas, employee moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves near fryers heavily soiled with grease build up. Also, Walk in cooler shelves with mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use containers with old sticker residue.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reheating for more than 2hrs, black beans 118F and 114, pinto beans 116F and 114F. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Reheating for more than 2hrs, black beans 118F and 114, pinto beans 116F and 114F. Stop sale.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the front counter next to register, small cup for sauce nor inverted, manager inverted.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Two flies in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table: steak 100F. Chicken 80-104F. Peppers and onions 121F. Manager began reheating. All items have been on line less than 1 hour.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bathroom cleaner on shelf over bags of rice. Moved during this inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sink at front counter. Manager repaired.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Three certificates (Felicia, Warren, Megan) missing employee birth date.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Not secured to wall next to triple sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1.) Bag on shelf over bags of rice. 2.) Bag on shelf over single service trays. All were moved during this inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic pan on clean dish shelf. Manager moved to ware wash area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Two pans on clean dish shelf with old labels.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Holes at bottom of back door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at prep sink dripping.
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); poblano crema (49F - Cold Holding) items on front line, some items were 41 or below, employees added ice to food items. spicy salsa (46F - Cold Holding); poblano cream (47F - Cold Holding) items on salsa bar in dining area, other items 41f or below, employees added ice to items. tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) item in walk in cooler, other items in cooler were 41F or below, employees uncovered and placed in front of fan blowing cold air.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter, ground beef 108F, manager moved to oven to reheated, beef placed around 3:00pm inside holding cabinet.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth and no certificate number (manager).
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two drinks on prep table, employee moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of soda boxes, employee moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers in front of triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Stored food not covered. At the front counter area, chips not covered, manager closed the bag of chips.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at front counter: shredded lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the shredded lettuce was filled from the walk-in cooler two hours prior. Manager moved lettuce to the walk-in cooler to cool to 41F.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster inside dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelves of prep tables in back room rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sugar bin in back of kitchen soiled with brown substance.
Open dumpster lid. Lids of both dumpsters behind building left open.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vent in back of kitchen above storage shelf soiled with dust. Shelving below front counter soiled with grease.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several spray bottles containing glass cleaner and sanitizer stored on shelf below front counter beside gloves and above takeout utensils. Manager moved both away from chemicals during this inspection.
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 stated she has been employed for years and does not have a certified food manager certificate.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris on prep table in back of kitchen. Large plastic chip bins near cookline heavily soiled with food debris.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 15 Hospitality Resource Supply food handler certificates issuing all information on lower portion of form, as well as cards not filled out.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle inside women's restroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches inside cabinet in customer dining area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle stored on shelf in prep area above cans of corn and bags of rice. Manager removed and discarded bottle during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested plastic pans on drying rack across from three-compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic chip bin with large crack in bottom on shelf near cookline.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handles inside bins containing rice seasoning and bean seasonings stored down inside food. Managerremoved scoops during this inspection.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent tube lights unshielding on ceiling near walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cookline heavily soiled with grease and dripping. Shelving below grill heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Lower portions of tables in prep area soiled with grease and/or food debris. Exterior of ice machine in prep area soiled with black substance. Area around nozzle of fountain machine soiled with black substance.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee removing onions from original mesh bag and chopping them without first washing onions. Manager had employee begin washing onions before continuing to prepare them.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Shelving along bottom of front counter heavily soiled with food debris. Ceiling tiles above grill behind front counter stained. Floor below cookline heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris. Wall in prep area below and behind three-compartment sink soiled with black substance. Interior of cabinet in customer dining area soiled with brown substance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on drain board in prep area of kitchen. Manager removed wet wiping cloth from area during this inspection.
Nov 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the sauce bar area located at the dining room, observed one live roach on glue trap, Manager removed, also at the front counter area under steam table observed one live roach, Manager killed and cleaned.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front counter, sour cream 46F and 46F, manager moved to walk-in cooler and added ice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dining area, ceiling tiles with water marks.
Dead roaches on premises. At the sauce bar area located at the dining room, observed nine dead roaches under sauce cabinet, manager cleaned some. Also at the front counter area, observed one dead roach inside crevice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled. Also hood filter with dripping grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the cook line behind equipment.
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles soiled at the back area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior part of cooking equipment heavily soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled, also shelves under prep tables at the front counter and prep area soiled At the dining area, tables soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls, cove moldings and floors at the cook line heavily soiled with grease build up
Jul 12, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 current documents available.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles soiled at the back area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and steam cabinet heavily soiled with food residue.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior part of cooking equipment heavily soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled, also shelves under prep tables at the front counter and prep area soiled At the dining area, tables soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls, cove moldings and floors at the cook line heavily soiled with grease build up
Jul 11, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the front prep area counter, observed two live roaches.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the back prep area blocked by cart, Employe moved.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager certification on site, female manager on site hired two years ago, no certification.
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 current documents available.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles soiled at the back area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2023
Dead roaches on premises. At the front prep area counter, observed two glue traps underneath chip Warmer with 60 dead roaches, also observed one dead roach in a glue trap located underneath steam table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned Stacked containers in front of three compartment sink
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and steam cabinet heavily soiled with food residue.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Male bathroom, no sign available
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior part of cooking equipment heavily soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled, also shelves under prep tables at the front counter and prep area soiled At the dining area, tables soiled.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. knife stored on magnet with food residue, employee moved to three compartment sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink at the front counter prep area drain plumbing disconnected/broken, also water leak around three compartment sink hose
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the front counter soiled, also chips containers heavily soiled with grease build up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls, cove moldings and floors at the cook line heavily soiled with grease build up
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.