Moes Southwest Grill #148
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Moes Southwest Grill #148 has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
Moes Southwest Grill #148's latest score of 58 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
May 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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**
03A-02-5
86
May 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
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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**
03A-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**
01B-02-5
74
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front counter steam table.
22-02-4
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**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for top warmer across from front counter steam table.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket and door. Inside of mop sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front counter hand washing sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter reach-in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored on shelf across from dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
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**
24-05-4
58
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on prep table across from dish machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile above front counter reach-in cooler.
36-37-5
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.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from walk-in cooler.
16-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of aluminum pans stored on floor and not inverted across from office.
25-05-4
67
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle for tea maker in dining room.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket. Top of reach-in cooler next to tortilla warmer.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor in break room. Manager put cups on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pans stored on shelf across from back door.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket of dirty water. Manager discarded mop head. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the right back of Planets reach-in freezer has an accumulation of spilled debris. ALSO, Moes backside of the Freestyle nozzle has accumulation of debris. This item **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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 some expired certificates.
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the bulk CO2 tank is not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle for coconut touching product. Planet. The scoop was adjusted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water, reach-in cooler, Planet. The water was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moes Southwest Grill #148 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #148 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #148?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #148.
How does Moes Southwest Grill #148 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Moes Southwest Grill #148 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Moes Southwest Grill #148's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #148 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #148 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Moes Southwest Grill #148 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #148 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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