MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #167

MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #167 in GAINESVILLE has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3443 ARCHER RD #A-2

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917707

  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn and/or soiled floors. Observed : an accumulation of debris behind the dining room Pablo display. This was swept up. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The empty jug was removed, the full one was attached and primed, achieving 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the sweet tea nozzle in the dining room has buildup.

Inspection Date: 6/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10854847

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed: a dead roach at the beginning of the customer order line. The Area Manager swept this up. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed: the dumpster outside of the back door, one lid has been broken off.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: old labels on food pans that had already been washed.
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the baseboards in the back of house are soiled.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a prep cutting board in the kitchen is stained. ALSO, the dish wash machine 'well' at the front has an accumulation of debris.

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892109

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed: across from the dish wash machine, clean dishes in a soiled pan on the clean dish rack.
  • 16-44-4:Basic - Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed: sauce squeeze bottles, still soiled after going through the dish wash machine, end caps not removed.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: at the freestyle machine, dried soda splash up is visible on each side of the ice chute. ALSO, the frame of the can opener has an accumulation of food debris.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the tea nozzles in the dining area are soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed: only 1 current certificate, multiple employees over 60 days per the manager.
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: date of birth was missing on a certificate. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8754533

  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink/dish wash machine. Observed: the drain well in the dish wash machine with an accumulation of build along the walls.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on the front line sanitizer buckets stored next to bulk oil.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: tea nozzles with build up.
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: lack of dates of birth on multiple certificates.
  • 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. Observed: an expired certificate.

Inspection Date: 12/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8569615

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443336

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing over the mop sink.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a cutting board connected to the Nemco slicer is soiled.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the Nemco slicer has dried food debris on it. ALSO, the left tea nozzle has build up.

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366532

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: old label residue on a food pan on the clean dish rack.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: the dish wash machine at 0 ppm. The empty jug was replaced, and achieved 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: guacamole 47F on the front line. This was moved to the walk-in cooler uncovered. Other items in this area were at a complying temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: both tea urn nozzles have build up.