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MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #264

9960 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 113, Jacksonville FL 32256

Last inspected Jan 6, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2613605
Grade history
JUL 23
DEC 23
JUN 24
NOV 24
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 live non flying insects in drain at front line corner by makeline.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac venting in dining room with dust/ mold like substance buildup. Vents in back kitchen with grease buildup. Drains at triple sink with heavy debris buildup. Floor at front make line corner by tortilla press with debris buildup.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Ac venting in dining room has been cleaned. Needs more time to complete other items. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 6, 2025 · Vents and drains still have debris buildup Time Extended
Nov 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac venting in dining room with dust/ mold like substance buildup. Vents in back kitchen with grease buildup. Drains at triple sink with heavy debris buildup. Floor at front make line corner by tortilla press with debris buildup.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Ac venting in dining room has been cleaned. Needs more time to complete other items. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of flattops, tortilla press with grease buildup. Hood filters with grease buildup. Exterior of chip containers, spice containers with grease/ food debris buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Operator needs more time to complete cleaning. Time Extended
Nov 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until dishmachine can be serviced.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of chip warmer with grease buildup. Interior of ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac venting in dining room with dust/ mold like substance buildup. Vents in back kitchen with grease buildup. Drains at triple sink with heavy debris buildup. Floor at front make line corner by tortilla press with debris buildup.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to hold on door to ice machine.
Basic/14-71-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at back hand wash sink. Inspector provided.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of flattops, tortilla press with grease buildup. Hood filters with grease buildup. Exterior of chip containers, spice containers with grease/ food debris buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clean dishware with grease/ debris buildup.
Basic/16-48-4
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer solution at front flattop with debris buildup visible. Person in charge discarded and remade.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed tomatillo salsa made with canned tomatilloes made at 10:40 temped at 2:50 at 44-47F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed tomatillo salsa made with canned tomatilloes made at 10:40 temped at 2:50 at 44-47F.
High priority/03D-06-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 116, tofu 118, chicken 118, steak 118 (116-118F - Hot Holding); on line / Chicken 120, cheese sauce 130 (120-130F - Hot Holding) in back up hot box. All items retemped at 165.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed red salsa in walk in cooler Red salsa, retemp two hours (61, 55F - Cooling) Not cooling at appropriate rate per cooling calculator. Item in large covered plastic container.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cloth rag in hand wash sink. Person in charge removed and cleaned on site. Observed employee filling pitcher with water in hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed excess debris build up on interior of dish machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups with no handle used as scoops in bulk dry goods touching product. Person in charge removed and fixed on site.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover by three compartment sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in metal pans.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed debris buildup and grease build up on tortilla press. Also, melted handle on rice cooker, not smooth and cleanable.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed cambro with black beans sitting directly on floor by prep table next to ice machine.
Basic/08B-38-4
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed missing lid on left dumpster, right side.
Basic/33-15-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed one hood filter missing a section of filter.
Basic/14-42-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in holder with debris and water in bottom. Person in charge removed and cleaned on site.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease buildup. Also, dish ware racks corroded and debris build up. Also, debris build up in tea nozzles and soda dispenser.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall by drain under tortilla press in disrepair and cracking. Also, vents in kitchen with excess dust and debris build up. Also, ceiling tile above office door hanging and exposing wires.
Basic/36-30-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 live non flying insects in drain at front line corner by makeline.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Observed approximately 5 live non flying insects in drain at front line corner by makeline. Person in charge killed until no insects remained. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 20 live non flying insects in drain at front line corner by makeline.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Jalepeno peppers cooked in fryer at 45F. Item stored close to door. Person in charge states delivery occurred today., door was open to walk in while putting items up. Other items in unit holding temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide manager certification, states has, just not on site.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dishmachine with debris buildup.
Basic/16-03-4
Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under triple sink and dishmachine with debris buildup. Observed syrup accumulation under bag in box soda storage. Observed debris buildup on wall behind dishmachine. Observed dust on vents in kitchen. Observed one ceiling tile hanging in kitchen. Drains at front line, under triple sink with heavy debris buildup.
Basic/36-73-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around shared dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pairs of tongs handing on handle by fryer.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign from front line and back kitchen hand wash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in kitchen.
Basic/06-01-5
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean lids and utensils stored in soiled container on clean storage shelf across from ice machine. Operator changed out containers.
Basic/24-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Door of large ice machine in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in warewashing area.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from handle of fryer. Employee removed tongs to properly store.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.