MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #759
9620 APPLECROSS RD STE 108, Jacksonville FL 32222 · 904-777-3667
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly observed in lobby by trash can. Also, 1 live fly observed on cook line under counter of non-working steam table.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on drying rack across from dish machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored across from dish machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris build up in interior of hot holding unit on front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on gasket of walk-in cooler door.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on wall behind three compartment sink.
Oct 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects under corner front counter near floor. Also, observed 1 live flying insect by cash register.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker improperly installed on head of threaded faucet above splitter. Inspector explained correct placement for vacuum breaker to operator.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off to handwash sink in back prep area. Operator states the pipe leaks when hot water is turned on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans on back rack across from dish machine stacked before properly air drying.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under grill and fryer at front counter soiled with food debris. Also, floor under front make line reach in cooler and steam table soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind grill soiled with grease build up. Also, ceiling vents above ice machine soiled with dust build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill at front counter soiled with grease. Interior of cubbies under front counter soiled/stained with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label for iceberg lettuce on side of metal pan in warmer filled with black beans. Operator removed label and put correct label on pan.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris and mold-like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at front counter standing water present in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In lobby, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator had to replaced sanitizer container and remade sanitizer bucket. Rechecked at 400 ppm.
Jun 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly observed in lobby by trash can. Also, 1 live fly observed on cook line under counter of non-working steam table.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken in plastic container stored on shelf above bag of unwashed onions. Manager moved raw chicken to shelf in walk-in cooler for raw chicken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of grill cleaner stored on shelf above prep table in front cook line. Manager removed cleaner from shelf and moved to different location. Also, spray bottle of restroom cleaner stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed cleaner from top of ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute on white soda machine in lobby soiled with slime.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels stocked in men's restroom. Manager had employee restocked paper towels.
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 filled ice bucket over.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple metal pans stacked on shelf across from dishwasher before properly air drying.
Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under front cook line soiled.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop touching ice in ice machine. Manager removed handle from product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of reach in cooler at front counter has standing water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of unwashed tomatoes stored on top shelf over prepped ready to eat food. Manager moved unwashed tomatoes to lower shelf.
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fry oil on same shelf as multiple chemicals. Manager moved fry oil to different shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food cart in front of handwash sink in back prep area. Manager moved cart.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in back by prep area as evidenced by large amount of rice inside (used as dump sink). Also, handwash sink on front line found with pitcher of water in it.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager could only provide blank training records.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. The exterior drain on front of dishwasher has heavy lime build up.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents closely located by ice machine have dust build up.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top of ice machine, ice bin found not inverted. Bucket inverted.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Floor molding on customer side of serve line on corner by register.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom in lobby.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans on shelves by dish area found with wet nesting.
Floor soiled has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish sink with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on walk-in cooler floor. Manager moved them to proper shelf.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Fence is broken on west side of enclosure.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. On shared dumpster outside of establishment.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing on shared dumpster outside of establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on side of fryer. Also, food debris in between both the reach in coolers on the front line. Also, ice filters on outside of ice machines have buildup of dust. Also, area around soda nozzles on both drinks machines in lobby have buildup of debris. Also, under chip and salsa bar in lobby had build up of debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean pan on shelf by dish area. Manager removed pans and began removing old labels.
Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster outside of establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In reach in cooler on front line food debris found in bottom of cooler.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket located on back prep table. Manager moved to lower shelf by itself.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on front line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine is soiled.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. In chemical storage closet by customer restroom, window cleaner and degreaser container stored over paper towels.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No clean up plan. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM has been working with company for over six weeks with no proof of CFM. Another CFM present had proof.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink, no paper towels. Manager supplied.
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. Two employees currently working could not provided proof of training. Other employees present had proof of training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In stored container of rice under prep table by ice machine, to go bowl used as scooper.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above dish machine is soiled.
Floor, walls and or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer has grease build up. Wall next to dish machine has black mold-like substance. Wall by hand wash station in back of kitchen is soiled/stained. Floor of walk in cooler has build up around door frame.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer has grease build up. Around soda nozzle in lobby has old soda build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 10 plus containers on storage rack by triple sink have old labels.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Ice bucket next to ice machine not inverted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe of triple sink leaking when turned off.
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in steam table, cooked chicken 104F and cooked steak 106F. Items placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Items placed on grill and reheated. Reheat temperatures chicken 174 and steak 177F.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler below cold top at front counter.
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Establishment uses dish machine to wash, rinse and sanitize. Chlorine sanitizer tested 0ppm three times. Establishment has two compartment sink and sanitizer on site. Establishment states they would wash/rinse in dish machine and set up one sink to sanitize.
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. Missing for one employee working today.
Equipment/Utensils in poor repair. Gasket for warmer next to hand washing sink in front counter area is torn. Large plastic storage container in prep area is cracked. Container discarded.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in front counter area. Floor under double sink in kitchen. Floor in small storage room by CO2 tank. Wall under double sink in kitchen. Ceiling vents in back kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing over cooking equipment in front area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in back kitchen area. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides in between grills across from front counter. Mop sink area. Cabinet area at front counter. Ice machine filters in back kitchen. Area around soda nozzles and ice chute for drink dispensers in dining area.
Open dumpster/grease receptacle lid. Side for shared recycle dumpster and lid for grease receptacle. Manager closed both.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws in small storage room by restrooms. Straws moved and stored correctly.
Jul 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, per manager all items where placed in front counter approximately 1.5 hours prior, all items moved to walk in cooler, all items retemp at or below 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (117F - Hot Holding); quesso cheese (116F - Hot Holding) in warming unit across from register at front counter, per manager both items reheated and placed in warmer approximately 2 hours prior, manager began to reheat both items over 165F during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of degreaser store next to to go container under front counter. Chemical spray bottle of cleaning solution stored with bags of dry beans in prep area, manager moved both bottles.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of non working warming unit and reach in cooler on cook line.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees present do not have any training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of large ice machine next to office.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager and 1 employee with watches and bracelets on while making food orders at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee making food orders at front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line. Under prep tables in prep area. Under racks in dry storage closet near bathrooms. In walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside around nozzles of both soda machines in dining area.
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