Moes Southwest Grill #156
4403 Roosevelt Blvd Ste 102, Jacksonville, FL 32210 · Permanent Food Service · License 2613286
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 7 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Jul 13 follow-up, 1 repeat), 6 basic (3 repeats)-14
- Violations at the Aug 13 complaint check1 basic also cited at the Jul 7 routine inspection and counted there
- Administrative complaint on Jul 7, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 6 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- Follow-up visitOct 14, 2026 Extension granted
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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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
- First visitAug 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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.
Earlier inspections 1
C74Routine inspection7 violations, 1 high priority · 3 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up
- 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 - 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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.
- 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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
- 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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
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.