Moes Southwest Grill #167
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #167 stretching back to 2022. On Jan 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Moes Southwest Grill #167 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jun 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
22-02-4
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**
35A-03-4
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.
33-15-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: old labels on food pans that had already been washed.
16-46-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the baseboards in the back of house are soiled.
36-10-4
74
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
22-02-4
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-02-5
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**
53B-10-4
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.
24-06-4
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.
23-03-4
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.
16-44-4
64
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: tea nozzles with build up.
22-02-4
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-10-4
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.
16-07-4
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.
21-44-1
67
Dec 8, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing over the mop sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a cutting board connected to the Nemco slicer is soiled.
23-03-4
82
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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**
22-41-4
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: both tea urn nozzles have build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: old label residue on a food pan on the clean dish rack.
16-46-4
64
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 the majority of the food handler certificate current and one expired in 2020
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed dated 6/1/2022
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers on the clean ware rack that were not properly air dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open behind establishment.
33-16-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moes Southwest Grill #167 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moes Southwest Grill #167 on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moes Southwest Grill #167?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Moes Southwest Grill #167.
How does Moes Southwest Grill #167 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Moes Southwest Grill #167 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Moes Southwest Grill #167's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moes Southwest Grill #167 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moes Southwest Grill #167 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Moes Southwest Grill #167 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moes Southwest Grill #167 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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