MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #288
9301 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 119, Jacksonville FL 32225
Last inspected Dec 5, 2025 · 8 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
APR 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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
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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager on line no hair restraint
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
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
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
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Lids for line coolers stored in floor next to warmer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler door soiled
Stored food not covered. Large clear container of salt stored in dry storage area no cover, manager provided lid
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under soda nozzle area
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
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.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Second dumpster shared with plaza
Open dumpster lid. Second dumpster shared with plaza
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door near ice machine
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Lids stored for cooler stored on floor next to heat warmer, moved to wash.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on line. Hats provided
Open dumpster lid. Plaza shared dumpster
Stored food not covered. Containers of seasoning for rice, white substance and bean, covered
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Green shelves in walk in cooler rusted
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, sanitizer, next to Single Service cups. Frontline. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at frontline drain. End line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by Three compartment sink.
Objectionable odors in front area of the establishment. Odor from near front line end drain area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of frontline Reach in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single Service food boxes on floor. Moved by manager.
Dec 19, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Dec 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Dec 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Thermometer at front counter.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area.
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.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Above entrance to walk in cooler.
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.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, bag of onions stored on floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall/ceiling. Wall coming apart by rear exit door. Ceiling tile above rear exit door in kitchen.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic drink bags stored on floor near restrooms in front storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. White wiping cloth stored on front counter near steam well.
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.