MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #6624
12916 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34613 · 352-597-0779
Last inspected Oct 7, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Adobo Chicken, ground beef, steak and queso sauce. Items in hot holding unit at 122F, no time marking, operator unaware of when items were placed in hot holding unit. Operator states items may have been from previous night.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018063778 | Nov 27, 2018 | Jan 10, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near press. Operator placed paper towels.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Haylie S.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the press. Operator replaced paper towels.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service Coca-Cola machine in guest area nozzle and ice chute soiled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items on rack with single service items in kitchen area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with multiple bracelets preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in kitchen area involved in food preparation without hair restraint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Mullins stacked in clean dish area not properly air dried
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions being cut without being washed. Discussed proper produce handling and preparation with operator
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers above cooked bacon pieces in Walk-in-Cooler.
Aug 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near rear door near bag in box station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under shelves in walk in cooler -Behind self service soda fountain
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Water line for bag in box system leaking onto floor.
Aug 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee added raw chicken to grill, changed gloves and began to prepare a guest order. Inspector observed and intervened before cross contamination could occur. Discussed proper hand washing and g,I've procedure with employee. Employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Adobo Chicken, ground beef, steak and queso sauce. Items in hot holding unit at 122F, no time marking, operator unaware of when items were placed in hot holding unit. Operator states items may have been from previous night.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Adobo Chicken, ground beef, steak and queso sauce. Items in hot holding unit at 122F, no time marking, operator unaware of when items were placed in hot holding unit. Operator states items may have been from previous night.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Employee who filled and was using three compartment sink was unaware of test strips location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Adobo Chicken, ground beef, steak and queso sauce. Items in hot holding unit at 122F, no time marking, operator unaware of when items were placed in hot holding unit. Operator states items may have been from previous night.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Plastic guard inside machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses and food stored above single service items on dry storage racks near office area. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near rear door near bag in box station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under shelves in walk in cooler -Behind self service soda fountain
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In men's restroom. -In women's restroom sign only indicates the sink is for hand wash, no notice employees must wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Food debris in dry good/tortilla chip shelves in kitchen. -Drain and floor in cabinet under self service soda fountain/tea station
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On metal hotel pans on clean dish drying rack.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Water line for bag in box system leaking onto floor.
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