MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #1434
250 PALM COAST PKWY STE 214, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386-585-4020
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flying insects near back kitchen prep sink drain.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025067180 | Jul 22, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flying insects near back kitchen prep sink drain.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade in kitchen soiled with build up. Operator ran through dishwasher and cleaned.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up behind grill and fryer area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in front counter server station cooler. Operator cleaned out during inspection.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing after the split on external hose.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed.
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. 1 employee does not have training.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine has food debris and lime/calcuim inside of it.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on right warmer are falling off.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris behind cook line, front line and in back prep area along the walls. Grease under grills and fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on black beans, salt and rice are soiled.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drying is slow due to debris inside.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Exposed concrete in front of dish machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Jul 22, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 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 priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is not sanitizing. Replaced sanitizer and tested it again. Still at 0ppm. Establishment does not have a 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine is soiled on inside/outside grate in the machine.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine is not dispensing chlorine. Establishment does not have a 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at back cook line sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cold holding table on cookline have black mold like substance on them.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cold holding unit on cookline is soiled on bottom shelf.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in front of dish machine has exposed concrete.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine top exterior soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in back kitchen in poor repair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind and underneath equipment soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on front line soiled.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tests at Oppm. checked and sanitizer was empty. Person in charge replaced and it tested at 75Ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles have debris on them.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease behind fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front reach in cooler have black/ mold like substance on them. Drain on outside of dm has debris in it.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease behind cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler are soiled. Soda nozzles are soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service spoon not all inverted. Person in charge removed all spoons.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of 3 compartment sink; floor is rubbing off exposing concrete.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water in hand washing sink at end of cook line. Person in charge removed.
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. No employees trained after 7.8.24.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamer; Beans 130F; ( - Hot Holding). Beans reheated to 140F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled and has rust on it. Knife in front rack has food debris on it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced paper towels.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine is soiled.
Food stored on floor. Adobe chicken on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge picked up to store properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go containers on floor. Person in charge moved to store properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in mop sink. Person in charge hung up to dry.
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.