Moes Southwest Grill #156

4403 Roosevelt Blvd Ste 102, Jacksonville, FL 32210 · Permanent Food Service · License 2613286

C
Grade C
Safety score 74 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 14, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority, repeat · fixed by the Jul 13 follow-up · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 7 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed by the Jul 13 follow-up, 1 repeat), 6 basic (3 repeats)
    -14
  • Violations at the Aug 13 complaint check
    1 basic also cited at the Jul 7 routine inspection and counted there
  • Administrative complaint on Jul 7, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score74

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 6 visits

Latest inspection

Complaint check

1 violation found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 14, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    1 violation still not corrected:

    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic1

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      At callback observed no change. Establishment under new management team as of 30 days ago.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitAug 13, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    1 violation found:

    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic1

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed; mold like substance build up in cold holding units on front line. Food debris and mold like substance build up on soda dispenser in lobby.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

C74Routine inspection7 violations, 1 high priority · 3 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up
  1. 3rd follow-up visitJul 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 2nd follow-up visitJul 9, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    1 violation still not corrected:

    • 1 High priority
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found

      At callback observed; 3 live flying insects on hose hanging on wall in mop closet. 3 live flying insects on used mop head in mop closet.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. 1st follow-up visitJul 8, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    1 violation still not corrected:

    • 1 High priority
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found

      At callback observed 3 live flying insects in mop closet with mop sink. Person in charge stated treatment for flying insects was applied earlier in morning.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  4. First visitJul 7, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    7 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 6 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found

      Observed approximately 10 live flying insects in mop closet near rear exit.

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Basic6

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

      Observed; ice scoop stored on metal sheet tray with food debris on top of ice machine. Chip scoop stored in metal container with leftover food debris next to chip storage on cook line.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler gaskets.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: 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 on drying rack next to three compartment sink.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

      Observed rear exit door has self-closing arm in disrepair rendering door unable to self-close.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Observed; dust build up around ceiling vents in kitchen prep area. Food debris build up on floor behind cook line.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      Observed 7 unsecured CO2 tanks near walk-in cooler in kitchen prep area.

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Insects, rodents, pests and animals4
Non-food contact surfaces clean3
In-use utensils properly stored1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Other sanitary and safe operation1