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MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #148

With 8 documented inspections, MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #148 in GAINESVILLE has achieved a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

3832 W NEWBERRY RD #1-E

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/6/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13480427

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding with missing pieces at entrance to dishwash area
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains in center of back kitchen
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( plastic bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. standing water in middle of back kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at handwash sink in dishwash area
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack. Employee removed label and washed plastic bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves preparing food orders left front prep area, opened walk-in-cooler and closed door then returned to food prep area and handled Ready-To-Eat items ( lettuce) with gloved hands. Without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. B WRIGHT Food handler certificate expired 1/2/26

8/1/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10881025

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 7 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for container of chips stored on shelf next to front counter hand washing sink. Manager discarded lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from fryer basket on cook line. Manager placed tongs on counter. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of front counter reach-in cooler. Hood vents above cook line. Bracket on kitchen prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler underneath front counter.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer not registering anything when turned on.

5/30/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10848193

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) all items on the front line across from grill, ac is currently not in operation which could effect the cold holding temperatures with no lids on, operator unsure when pico de gallo, cheese, and lettuce were placed on line, for safety purposes those items were stop sold. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Cheese 49F. Admin Complaint

5/28/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10848006

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) all items on the front line across from grill, ac is currently not in operation which could effect the cold holding temperatures with no lids on, operator unsure when pico de gallo, cheese, and lettuce were placed on line, for safety purposes those items were stop sold. Warning

2/3/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8890601

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 7 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic containers stored on shelf next to front counter hand washing sink. Manager turned containers over during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for top warmer across from front counter steam table.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket and door. Inside of mop sink.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored on shelf across from dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter reach-in cooler.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front counter hand washing sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front counter steam table.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand washing sink. Manager provided hand towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

9/16/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8754128

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from walk-in cooler.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile above front counter reach-in cooler.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of front counter reach-in coolers. Can rack in walk-in cooler.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on prep table across from dish machine.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of aluminum pans stored on floor and not inverted across from office.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach-in cooler across from from counter steam table. Cutting boards on front counter steam table. Water nozzle for dining room tea machine. Walk-in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

12/20/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8469383

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for warmer behind front counter in disrepair.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket next to mop sink.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket underneath front counter, 50 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water in bucket, 250 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored on clean dish rack stained. Repeat Violation

8/10/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8366398

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryers and grill greasy.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill greasy.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored on shelf in dry storage area. Manager turned pans over. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of olives stored in walk-in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from steam table. Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of employee agreement for some of the employees, 3 out of 5 missing agreement.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Establishment missing training certificates for two employees.