MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #1083
15652 NW US HWY 441 STE A, Alachua FL 32615 · 386-462-1205
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in front counter area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler toward the back of cooler, operator stated truck delivery occurred 10 minutes before inspector arrival. Other items in cooler were 41F or below.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken white meat (117F - Hot Holding); adobo chicken (118F - Hot Holding) items in hot cabinet, other items 135F or above, Retemped after 15 minutes at 120,127F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior ice machine deflector plate soiled with slimy substance. -Interior reach in cooler on cooks line soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned all items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine, machine is dripping water from underneath.
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large chip bin on front counter the corner is cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris on cooks line. -Soda nozzle exterior piece soiled with slimey substance, manager cleaned all items during inspection.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Boxes of Togo cups and Togo aluminum pans outside back door in storage hallway not fully enclosed.
Jul 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 6, 2026Warning 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wearing gloves handled cash register screen and payment, then put on clean gloves without washing hands then prepared a food order, then handled the cash register and payment again then changed gloves without washing hands and handled another food order.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves placed raw beef on grill, then handled cooking utensils, then removed gloves, washed hands, put on new gloves, then handled cooking utensils then handled Ready-To-Eat nachos chips. Discussed with Manager
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips for dishmachine all wet. No other test strips available.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioner intake vent above register soiled with dirt.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing gloves and wearing a watch stirred Pico de gallo then portioned into containers.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( metal bins on there side )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to mop sink
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on lids of metal containers on clean ware rack
Stored food not covered. Nacho chips stored behind front register not covered.
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in front counter area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in front counter reach-in cooler: cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed cheese in ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine outside.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above make line. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee protein drink on shelf in walk-in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
Stored food not covered. Chips on front counter next to register area. Manager placed cover on chips.
Feb 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in walk-in cooler: steak (52F - Cold Holding). Employee stated steak had been thawing in sink under running water. Manager placed bag of ice on container of steak to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate for kitchen ice machine.
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. Establishment has proof of training for one employee. Manager stated there are nine employees.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in mop sink. Manager placed drain cover on drain.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles for floor in front of kitchen ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of ice machine around door. Walk-in cooler gasket.
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wearing gloves at serving stations went out the back door and returned, pulled up pants by the waist then returned to serving station wiped off cutting board on serving station with gloves then handled serving utensils, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the front counter Cooler: Pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); house made guacamole (50F - Cold Holding); shredded Cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Manager advised that cooling unit is not working and they keep the items on ice. Items had been there for two hour.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by front serving station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two half filled bottles of water on prep table in back kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in back kitchen coming from leak in ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing around mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Box of chips stored on floor near ice machine. Four boxes of vinegarette in plastic bottles on the floor in walk-in-cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by mop sink
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service gloves stored on floor by ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front counter. Inside of front counter reach-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand towel dispenser at front counter hand washing sink not working properly. Manager provided hand towels at hand washing sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on shelf above kitchen prep table. Manager discarded employee bottle of water.
Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor across from dish machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to mop sink.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing over cook line fryers. Manager placed hood filters in hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf beneath front counter steam table.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf above kitchen prep table and shelf above three compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored on shelf across from mop sink. Manager turned pans over during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor across from front counter hand washing sink. Manager hung up mop in mop sink to air dry.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered cook line area from dining room, put on gloves and began handling tortillas without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle for dining room tea machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket. Gasket of reach-in cooler beneath front counter cooler. Hood vents above grill and fryers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed in standing water in prep sink. Manager placed beef under cold running water.
Jul 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in front counter reach-in cooler: cheese (45F - Cold Holding); lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Repairman on site added Freon to unit to enhance unit's cooling ability.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board behind steam table on front counter.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink across from register area has been removed.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink behind front counter next to warmer. Manager turned on hot water.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing from mop sink drain.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor in front of mop sink. Manager hung up mop to air dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container stored on shelf beneath prep table in kitchen. Manager added label to container.
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