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MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL

976 W MITCHELL HAMMOCK RD STE 1140, Oviedo FL 32765

Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · 7 visits since September 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
Licence6905213
Grade history
FEB 24
JUN 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tomato (49F - Cold Holding) Employee states less than 2 hours. Advised to put in freezer for expedited cooling
High priority/03A-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 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - quesadilla press - ice chute
Intermediate/22-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under fryers
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of cooking equipment.
Basic/23-03-4
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - drink stored in walk-in cooler
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on front line
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - reach in at front counter
Basic/29-49-6
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
The state's own report →
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under ice machine
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease and other fluid between fryer and right side hand sink at front of house
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -front of house reach in cooler soiled with accumulation of food debris and standing water
Basic/22-16-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -left hand wash sink front out house, pipe and sink leaking onto floor
Basic/29-11-4
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Front counter hot holding unit, Pink beans (133F - Reheating)/2.5 hours. Operator reagent to 170F
High priority/03E-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda chute soiled with food debris,l
Intermediate/22-02-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels removed.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling tile missing, over soda rack.
Basic/36-36-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on floor by front counter soiled with grime. Fans in walk in cooler, soiled with grime.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, with food debris at front line.
Basic/29-49-6
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over prep area
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Jun 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRONT LINE: - tomato salsa <4 hours (54F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese <4 hours (55F - Cold Holding); - cut lettuce <1 hour (55F - Cold Holding) Employee states tomato and shredded cheese less than 4 hours. Manager added ice below items WALK IN COOLER: - sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); - beef (43f-44fF - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over prep area
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink at front line - walk in cooler fans dusty
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tomato (49F - Cold Holding) Employee states less than 2 hours. Advised to put in freezer for expedited cooling
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - queso (128f-130fF - Hot Holding); - chicken (118f-128fF - Hot Holding) Employee states less than 2 hours. Put back on flat top for reheating
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - food employee wearing rubber bracelets
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - under triple sink
Basic/36-22-4
Sep 7, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. - triple sink plumbing leaking onto floor creating large puddles of water near back door
Basic/29-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - light buildup on wall at triple sink
Basic/36-27-5

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.