Moe's Southwest Grill #686
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Moe's Southwest Grill #686 has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Moe's Southwest Grill #686's latest score of 67 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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
67
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide strips over kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-24-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of bleach stored in dish area hand washing sink. Manager removed bottle of bleach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in men's restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain under three compartment sink. Drain underneath kitchen prep sink. Manager placed covers on both drains. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table outside of walk-in cooler. Manager placed drink on bottom shelf of prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor in front of kitchen ice machine. Manager placed bucket on cart. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on side of cook line steam kettle stand. Manager placed tongs on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go aluminum pan lids stored on shelf in middle of kitchen. Manager turned lids over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor underneath front counter.
36-10-4
39
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Strips located in kitchen above soda boxes.
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in self service area next to dining room soda machine: salsa (48F,47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above front counter steam table.
36-34-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light fixture in kitchen across from office.
38-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
33-11-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pans stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
16-48-4
47
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table across from cook line warmer. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine. Yellow cutting boards stored on clean dish rack across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on side of catch bi for cook line steam kettle. Manager placed tongs on prep table ne t to steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored on rack across from office area.
25-06-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal in disrepair. Toilet seat in men's restroom loose. **Repeat Violation**
32-23-4
74
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in cook line warmer: corn (118F - Hot Holding). Employee stated item was placed in warmer 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee reheated item on grill, 194F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside of back door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in front of steam table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Can of Starbucks coffee on shelf in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded can of coffee. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on steam kettle pan. Manager moved tongs to prep table next to steam kettle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal in disrepair. Toilet seat loose in mens room.
32-23-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 250 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink, 0 ppm. Manager changed water for three compartment sink, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went from sweeping floor to preparing to go containers without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin if kitchen ice machine. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine. Manager moved ice bucket to dish area to be cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water filter not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Water filter next to kitchen ice machine dated 5/13/2019.
29-39-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom in dining room.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on dish rack next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack in walk-in cooler. Vents above grill greasy. Outside of kitchen ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath hand washing sink across from front register.
29-11-4
47
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in the back hallway adjacent to the kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bagged chicken in the prep sink with running water, 46F. This was placed in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaner stored on a prep table with bottled drinks. The spray was moved to cleaning. The drinks were moved to the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 reach-in cooler on the front line with accumulations of dried spills. ALSO, the right Freestyle multi nozzle has an accumulation of dried splash up. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license was not available for review.
50-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed the last inspection was not available for review in the binder or on the wall.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the stairway has an accumulation of used drinks and cans.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the lid was open.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rooftop door is not self closing, and is adjacent to dry storage upstairs. The door was open upon arrival. The door was then closed. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-03-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moe's Southwest Grill #686 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwest Grill #686 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill #686?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill #686.
How does Moe's Southwest Grill #686 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Moe's Southwest Grill #686 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Moe's Southwest Grill #686's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill #686 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill #686 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 Moe's Southwest Grill #686 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwest Grill #686 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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