MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL
5100 N 9 AVE, Pensacola FL 32504 · 850-857-0202
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Presence of insects, or other pests. Small flying insects observed swarming shared apron receptacle in shared dumpster area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Upon inspection, 3 compartment sink sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator emptied sanitizer bag and manually mixed sanitizer solution and achieved reading of 150ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on make-line at 132f for 3 hours, and queso at end of make-line at 127f for 3 hours. Manager reheated chicken to 167f.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under prep sink and in mop sink area.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese in reach-in cooler on make line next to tortilla press at 45f for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator applied ice bath to rapidly chill shredded cheese and brought it to 41f in 20 minutes.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink and prep sink.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At stand-alone reach-in cooler on make line for 2.5 hours: Shredded lettuce 61f, shredded cheese 58f. Upon observation, reach-in cooler was not on. Operator turned unit on and added ice to help rapidly cool items. Shredded lettuce 51f after 30 minutes, shredded cheese 50f after 30 minutes.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with mold-like substance and grease.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of reach-in cooler on make line in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves holding containers of chips soiled with grease and dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on make line.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors behind equipment in kitchen soiled with grease and debris. Floor under sauce bar soiled with build-up of debris.
Aug 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler: pico 48f holding from previous morning, cheese 49f holding from previous morning, tofu 50f holding for 2 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler: pico 48f holding from previous morning, cheese 49f holding from previous morning, tofu 50f holding for 2 days, shredded lettuce 51f for 3 hours, steak 51f for 1 hour, white meat chicken 53f for 1.5 hours. 3 pans of cheese at 49f for 3.5 hours. Operator applied ice bath to rapidly cool cheese, 15 minutes later reading 43f. In reach-in cooler: pico 47f for 15 minutes, shredded lettuce 45f for 20 minutes.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Automatic vacuum breaker missing from one side of splitter at mop sink.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager not present with 6 food handlers present.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust. Ceiling vents and tiles over food service area soiled.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect observed near make line, 5 small flying insects in back prep area. Not observed landing on food or food prep areas. Small flying insects observed swarming shared apron receptacle in shared dumpster area.
Presence of insects, or other pests. Small flying insects observed swarming shared apron receptacle in shared dumpster area.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling vents above make line dripping moisture, rust present.
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.