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MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #665

1544 CR 220 STE 103, Fleming Island FL 32003 · 904-637-0080

Last inspected Oct 23, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2001150
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (69F/71F/70F/70F/73F/71F/70F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (70F/69F/55F/68F - Cold Holding) in small reach in cooler at front of make line. Per manager, both meats placed in the unit 4.25 hours prior.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of soil residue on handle of clamshell grill.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer is soiled. Wall under triple sink has black mold-like substance.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Scale at prep area has rust that has pitted the surface, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/14-47-4
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (69F/71F/70F/70F/73F/71F/70F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (70F/69F/55F/68F - Cold Holding) in small reach in cooler at front of make line. Per manager, both meats placed in the unit 4.25 hours prior.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed raw beef (69F/71F/70F/70F/73F/71F/70F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (70F/69F/55F/68F - Cold Holding) in small reach in cooler at front of make line. Per manager, both meats placed in the unit 4.25 hours prior.
High priority/03A-02-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted bucket.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2023. Manager printed and displayed current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving below grills with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink with added splitter, vacuum breaker is on chemical side of splitter. Vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter with attached hose.
High priority/29-42-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both sinks in men's restroom and at main sink in ladies restroom. Manager replenished all paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per manager, Ricin S hired approximately two weeks ago. No reporting agreement available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at three compartment sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Floors soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under steam wells, reach in cooler at make line, under ice machine, under rack across from three compartment sink and under fryers are soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in wall in men's restroom where urinal should be located. Manager states is scheduled to be repaired.
Basic/36-24-5/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in/walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving to the right in walk in cooler has white mold-like substance.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at front counter tested at 50ppm quaternary ammonium. Manager remade solution to 200ppm quaternary ammonium.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 1, 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 ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floors under cold bar and fryer on cooks line are soiled. Vents on cooks line, above three compartment sink and dry storage rack across from ice machine are soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Reach-in/walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler right side shelving has white mold-like substance.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at prep table has food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty at time of inspection without proof manager certification. Employee states has been a manager for approximately one year.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unaware of Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses.
Intermediate/53A-14-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at mop sink. Manager unaware of contents and segregated spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile in men's room at entrance. Hole in wall in men's room where beam meets the wall in large stall.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents on kitchen make line and vent above three compartment/utility sink at back prep are soiled. Flooring behind ice machine, under back prep table and under all equipment on make line is soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches/insects on premises. One dead roach in light shield in handicapped stall in women's restroom. Three dead insects in light shield at door inside men's restroom. Employee removed and discarded all dead insects and dead roach.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer at three compartment sink tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Manager remade solution to 200ppm quaternary ammonium.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding) in cold holding unit next to steam table on front line. Per manager, cut tomato placed in unit 20 minutes prior. Per manager, cut lettuce and cheese placed in unit 3 hours prior. Manager placed all products on time as a public health control, marked each appropriately and completed required paperwork during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cold holding unit on front line soiled with black staining.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen and ware washing soiled. Floor behind cooking equipment with accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-34-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in men's room handicapped stall where beam meets the wall.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket beside steam table soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on front line tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Manager remade solution to 300ppm quaternary ammonium.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site

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.