MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #3850
4710 TOWN CENTER PKWY, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-420-2299
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One (1) live roach observed on floor in back kitchen. Live roach killed and discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Vacuum breaker was incorrectly installed on faucet, not splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. Also, underside of lid of ice machine near soda dispenser at drive thru window.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from prep area unable to properly air dry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line and walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, exterior of reach-in cooler on cook line soiled.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler across from grill.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect near mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and undersides near soda nozzle on self dispensing soda machines in dining area soiled. Operator cleaned ice chute and surrounding area during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from walk-in-cooler unable to properly air dry. Operator started to seperate pans to properly air dry
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor across from managers office. Employee removed oil to properly store.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed No drainboard at dishwashing machine for clean items. Operator stated something happened to the previous table that was present.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, exterior of reach-in cooler across from grill soiled with debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler across from grill.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front line. Operator remade solution and retested at 200ppm.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee in back kitchen washed hands for approximately five (5) seconds.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in kitchen touched face/hair, handled sanitizer bucket, and immediately began working with food items without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One (1) live roach observed on floor in back kitchen. Live roach killed and discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler at front line. Interior of reach in cooler at drive through line. White cutting boards in drive through area. Ice chutes for both drink dispensers in dining area. Manager states items will be cleaned.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One (1) cook in front serving area. Manager states she will order beard guards.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under front counter. Floor under equipment in drive through area. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under dish area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Plug missing on right side dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets. Utility cart in drive through area. Multiple shelves in back kitchen area. Manager states items will be cleaned.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Red sanitizer bucket stored on counter by tortillas in front serving area. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit door blocked by multiple empty boxes. Boxes moved.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (122-123F - Hot Holding) in food warmer box next to grill. Operator reheated to chicken to more than 165F and placed back in food warmer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and surrounding area on self dispensing ice machine in dining area soiled. Also, holster of can opener soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Operator remade solution and retested at 200ppm.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at hot holding table and portable cutting board next to food warmer box both soiled/ stained.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler at front service line reach-in cooler and gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in-cooler shelving soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spray Hose at dishwashing machine leaking.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 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. Observed Chemical Dishmachine not sanitizing properly, at 0ppm. Manager will discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual. Manager was able to get Dish machine to work properly. Inspector tested dish machine at 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in back room near ware washing area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance around ice chute at drink machine located in dining room. Observed can opener soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand sink located next to ice machine. Employee provided soap for hand sink.
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 required employee food safety training expired for some employees.
Ceiling/Vent shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling air vents across from Dish machine to be missing covers over air vent leaving open hole to ceiling.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard guard while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled.
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