MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #167
3443 ARCHER RD #A-2, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352-367-8565
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed : roasted corn In the front line reach-in cooler, 52 and 55°.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Front cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front cutting boards grooved.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Approximately four hood filters missing.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed : roasted corn In the front line reach-in cooler, 52 and 55°.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : the roasted corn in the point of order reach-in cooler was at 52,55°. This was prepped on 12-12-25.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed cut leafy greens over the 4 hours under time as a public health control.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the well in the dish wash machine has an accumulation of debris in it. ALSO, the sweat tea nozzle has an accumulation of debris in it. This item,
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water in the reduced level of grout on the front line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : the front line reach-in cooler at the point of ordering has an ice pad covering the coils.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed : old labels on clean dishes on the clean dish rack..
Sep 4, 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
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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. Observed the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The empty jug was removed, the full one was attached and primed, achieving 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the sweet tea nozzle in the dining room has buildup.
Worn and/or soiled floors. Observed : an accumulation of debris behind the dining room Pablo display. This was swept up.
Jun 6, 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. Observed a prep cutting board in the kitchen is stained. ALSO, the dish wash machine 'well' at the front has an accumulation of debris.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed: a dead roach at the beginning of the customer order line. The Area Manager swept this up.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed: the dumpster outside of the back door, one lid has been broken off.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: old labels on food pans that had already been washed.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the baseboards in the back of house are soiled.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the tea nozzles in the dining area are soiled.
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. Observed: only 1 current certificate, multiple employees over 60 days per the manager.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: date of birth was missing on a certificate.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed: across from the dish wash machine, clean dishes in a soiled pan on the clean dish rack.
Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed: sauce squeeze bottles, still soiled after going through the dish wash machine, end caps not removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: at the freestyle machine, dried soda splash up is visible on each side of the ice chute. ALSO, the frame of the can opener has an accumulation of food debris.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: tea nozzles with build up.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: lack of dates of birth on multiple certificates.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: an expired certificate.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink/dish wash machine. Observed: the drain well in the dish wash machine with an accumulation of build along the walls.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on the front line sanitizer buckets stored next to bulk oil.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the Nemco slicer has dried food debris on it. ALSO, the left tea nozzle has build up.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing over the mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a cutting board connected to the Nemco slicer is soiled.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Observed: the dish wash machine at 0 ppm. The empty jug was replaced, and achieved 100 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: guacamole 47F on the front line. This was moved to the walk-in cooler uncovered. Other items in this area were at a complying temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: both tea urn nozzles have build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: old label residue on a food pan on the clean dish rack.
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.