MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #1428
15128 MAX LEGGETT PKWY STE 1, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-520-6984
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In AltoSham, rice (121F,132F - Hot Holding). Rice placed in unit 4.5 hours prior. Operator discarded.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris stuck between can opener fixture and blade. Operator cleared debris from can opener.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee food handler training marked incorrectly with 5 year expiration, all training still in date and operator began correcting and initialing all records.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of bulk ice bin not inverted or covered. Operator inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. Under counter warmer unit left side door with torn top gasket, separated from door.
Nov 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 cook line in alto sham, pinto beans (120,125F - Hot Holding). Manager stated beans placed in unit 1 hour prior. Manager moved beans to flattop to reheat. Retemp beans at 179f, 206f
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser side of splitter, with red hose attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, can open blade has encrusted food and rust. Manager cleaned and sanitized.
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 present, hired over 60 days per manager, no proof of employee training available. Also, multiple certificates missing date of birth.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back kitchen by ice machine, cove molding separating from wall, wall behind molding broken.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying. Manager placed pans to air dry.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In walk-in cooler, plastic container of corn salsa cracked.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tong hanging on fry basket handle. Manager moved tong.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area on lower shelf of prep table, exterior of seasoning containers soiled with seasonal residue.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter make line, interior of reach-in cooler has food debris and standing water.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In AltoSham, rice (121F,132F - Hot Holding). Rice placed in unit 4.5 hours prior. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In AltoSham, rice (121F,132F - Hot Holding). Rice placed in unit 4.5 hours prior. Operator discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. It n cabinets across from restrooms, Sani wipes, paint and stereo stored over and next to paper towels and toilet tissue. Manager removed chemicals from cabinet.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back kitchen by ice machine, cove molding separating from wall.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, pans and containers stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall at soda storage rack in kitchen soiled.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In prep area, multiple plastic lids are cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gas pipe behind flattop has grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter make line, interior of reach-in cooler has food debris and standing water.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In back kitchen, handwash sink at prep area has trash can in front of sink. Employee moved trash can.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid broken off wall mounted receptacle, no covered trash can.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen prep area, employee drink on dry storage shelf over bag of beans.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor behind equipment has build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple chip containers have soiled exteriors. At cook line, good filters over flat top have grease build up. At cook line, shelf under flat top has build up. In back kitchen on lower shelves, multiple plastic bulk containers have soiled exteriors.
Walk-in cooler/freezer/storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen dish area, clean dish shelves next to ice machine have rust.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back kitchen area, plastic containers stacked before air drying. Operator moved to air dry.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor behind equipment has grease build up.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. At front counter area, bagged cookies stored under soap dispenser by handwash sink. Operator moved.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Bulls up of unbagged trash in dumpster enclosure.
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. At cook line, tongs hanging on fryer basket. Operator moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. In kitchen by walk-in cooler, dunnage rack soiled. In kitchen, on lower shelves, multiple plastic bulk containers have build up on exterior.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Diced tomatoes prepared 9.5 hours prior 46F. Tomatoes discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Diced tomatoes prepared 9.5 hours prior 46F. Tomatoes discarded. See stop sale.
Ceiling tile missing. Back corner tile in back kitchen area.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Two sanitizer buckets stored on prep tables in back kitchen. Buckets moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under fryers (grease build up). Ceiling vent covers over mop sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer basket handle near front counter. Tongs moved and stored correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by front counter has sign stating "Hand Wash Only". Sign needs to be a reminder to wash hands. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grills on cook line. Exterior of spice/seasoning containers. Shelves in dry storage area. Utility cart under dry storage shelves. Cabinets under salsa bar/soda machine. Cabinets across from restrooms.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment. Employee closed lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter under make line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with water stored by mop sink. Mop removed.
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Strip hanging on rack where clean utensils are stored in prep area of kitchen. Strip discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At salsa bar in dining area, chipotle salsa (added pico) 48F. Salsa placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Salsa placed in walk in cooler to cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep counter near front line, chicken 119F. Chicken sitting out approximately 15 minutes. Chicken placed on flat top grill and reheated to 177F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on end of splitter of mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall under triple sink in prep kitchen area. Ceiling vents in back kitchen area.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster outside of establishment - missing lid.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open. Lid closed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets across from restrooms in back area. Exterior of white containers under prep table in back kitchen. Exterior of large lids stored on clean storage rack across from triple sink. Lids discarded.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In women's restroom in back dining area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter under cold held items.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket stored under front register 0ppm. Solution discarded and replaced - tested 200ppm.
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