MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #759
9620 APPLECROSS RD STE 108
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
18
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. The exterior drain on front of dishwasher has heavy lime build up.
- 36-34-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Floor molding on customer side of serve line on corner by register.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom in lobby.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans on shelves by dish area found with wet nesting.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish sink with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on walk-in cooler floor. Manager moved them to proper shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 33-24-4:Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Fence is broken on west side of enclosure.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. On shared dumpster outside of establishment.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing on shared dumpster outside of establishment.
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
- 16-46-4:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster outside of establishment.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In reach in cooler on front line food debris found in bottom of cooler.
- 21-44-1:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on front line.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine is soiled.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fry oil on same shelf as multiple chemicals. Manager moved fry oil to different shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - 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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food cart in front of handwash sink in back prep area. Manager moved cart. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 23 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - 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.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above dish machine is soiled.
- 36-73-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 10 plus containers on storage rack by triple sink have old labels.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Ice bucket next to ice machine not inverted. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe of triple sink leaking when turned off.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In chemical storage closet by customer restroom, window cleaner and degreaser container stored over paper towels.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - 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.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink, no paper towels. Manager supplied. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Two employees currently working could not provided proof of training. Other employees present had proof of training.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-73-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing over cooking equipment in front area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in back kitchen area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster/grease receptacle lid. Side for shared recycle dumpster and lid for grease receptacle. Manager closed both. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws in small storage room by restrooms. Straws moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler below cold top at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 16-22-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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. Missing for one employee working today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of large ice machine next to office. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - 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.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee making food orders at front counter.
- 36-73-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside around nozzles of both soda machines in dining area. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 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. Two employees present do not have any training.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).