MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #243
10478 SAN JOSE BLVD UNIT 1, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904-262-5299
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided. Person in charge unable to provide test kit for vegetable wash during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any food handling employee working at establishment for 60+ days. Certificates provided are from employees who no longer work at establishment.
Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors/ drains under make line at front cont with debris accumulated. Floor at dishpit, wall behind dishmachine with debris accumulated.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster lid has right side lid missing. Person in charge states working to replace.
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop for tortilla chips in direct contact with chips. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and exterior of make line reach in cooler where door meets exterior of unit with mold like substance accumulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several clean dishware items with old labels/ old labels residue present.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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 chlorine 0 ppm. ( Supply bucket empty. ) replaced by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Delivery person dropped container of cleaned plastic containers on floor then picked them up and replaced them without washing items. Manager intervened.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of frontline cooler.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit blocked by multiple boxes. Moved by manager.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food service employee handled broom then handled roll of single service cups without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled ice scoop holder by ice machine. Moved by manager.
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's restroom floor soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Frontline.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs oven handles of cookline equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Frontline unit.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Frontline.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from pipe in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over equipment handle. Frontline. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soil3 interior of frontline coolers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped single service boxes on floor. Moved by manager.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit blocked by boxes. Moved by manager.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Soiled gaskets to frontline coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of frontline cooler.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled scoop container. Moved by manager.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of frontline cooler. (Not in use)
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit blocked by boxes. Moved by manager.
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.