Jacksonville, Duval County

MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #1428

15128 MAX LEGGETT PKWY STE 1, Jacksonville, FL 32218

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Nov 18, 2025
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 24198747

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in alto sham, pinto beans (120,125F - Hot Holding). Manager stated beans placed in unit 1 hour prior. Manager moved beans to flattop to reheat. Retemp beans at 179f, 206f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 24198738

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser side of splitter, with red hose attached.

22-02-4

Detail 24198746

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, can open blade has encrusted food and rust. Manager cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 24198744

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. One employee present, hired over 60 days per manager, no proof of employee training available. Also, multiple certificates missing date of birth.

36-03-4

Detail 24198745

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back kitchen by ice machine, cove molding separating from wall, wall behind molding broken. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24198742

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying. Manager placed pans to air dry. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 24198741

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In walk-in cooler, plastic container of corn salsa cracked.

10-20-4

Detail 24198743

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tong hanging on fry basket handle. Manager moved tong. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24198739

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area on lower shelf of prep table, exterior of seasoning containers soiled with seasonal residue. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24198740

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter make line, interior of reach-in cooler has food debris and standing water. Repeat Violation

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 23867711

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In AltoSham, rice (121F,132F - Hot Holding). Rice placed in unit 4.5 hours prior. Operator discarded.

03B-01-6

Detail 23867717

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In AltoSham, rice (121F,132F - Hot Holding). Rice placed in unit 4.5 hours prior. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23867712

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. It n cabinets across from restrooms, Sani wipes, paint and stereo stored over and next to paper towels and toilet tissue. Manager removed chemicals from cabinet. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 23867713

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back kitchen by ice machine, cove molding separating from wall.

24-08-4

Detail 23867715

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, pans and containers stacked before air drying.

36-73-4

Detail 23867709

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall at soda storage rack in kitchen soiled.

14-38-4

Detail 23867710

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In prep area, multiple plastic lids are cracked.

23-03-4

Detail 23867714

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gas pipe behind flattop has grease build up. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23867716

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter make line, interior of reach-in cooler has food debris and standing water.

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 23456476

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In back kitchen, handwash sink at prep area has trash can in front of sink. Employee moved trash can. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23456474

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid broken off wall mounted receptacle, no covered trash can.

12B-07-4

Detail 23456475

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen prep area, employee drink on dry storage shelf over bag of beans.

36-73-4

Detail 23456473

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor behind equipment has build up. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23456471

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple chip containers have soiled exteriors. At cook line, good filters over flat top have grease build up. At cook line, shelf under flat top has build up. In back kitchen on lower shelves, multiple plastic bulk containers have soiled exteriors. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23456472

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer/storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen dish area, clean dish shelves next to ice machine have rust.

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

24-08-4

Detail 23014925

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back kitchen area, plastic containers stacked before air drying. Operator moved to air dry. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23014928

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor behind equipment has grease build up. Repeat Violation

08B-36-4

Detail 23014931

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. At front counter area, bagged cookies stored under soap dispenser by handwash sink. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 23014929

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Bulls up of unbagged trash in dumpster enclosure.

10-20-4

Detail 23014930

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. At cook line, tongs hanging on fryer basket. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23014926

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. In kitchen by walk-in cooler, dunnage rack soiled. In kitchen, on lower shelves, multiple plastic bulk containers have build up on exterior. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23014927

Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Repeat Violation

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 11Total: 13

01B-38-5

Detail 22478983

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Diced tomatoes prepared 9.5 hours prior 46F. Tomatoes discarded. See stop sale.

03D-06-5

Detail 22478979

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Diced tomatoes prepared 9.5 hours prior 46F. Tomatoes discarded. See stop sale.

36-36-4

Detail 22478986

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back corner tile in back kitchen area.

21-19-4

Detail 22478987

Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Two sanitizer buckets stored on prep tables in back kitchen. Buckets moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22478984

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

36-73-4

Detail 22478978

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under fryers (grease build up). Ceiling vent covers over mop sink. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22478988

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer basket handle near front counter. Tongs moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22478989

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by front counter has sign stating "Hand Wash Only". Sign needs to be a reminder to wash hands. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22478982

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grills on cook line. Exterior of spice/seasoning containers. Shelves in dry storage area. Utility cart under dry storage shelves. Cabinets under salsa bar/soda machine. Cabinets across from restrooms. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22478981

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

33-16-4

Detail 22478980

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment. Employee closed lid. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22478985

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter under make line. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22478977

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with water stored by mop sink. Mop removed. Corrected On-Site

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

41-24-4

Detail 22121224

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Strip hanging on rack where clean utensils are stored in prep area of kitchen. Strip discarded. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22121225

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At salsa bar in dining area, chipotle salsa (added pico) 48F. Salsa placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Salsa placed in walk in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22121226

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep counter near front line, chicken 119F. Chicken sitting out approximately 15 minutes. Chicken placed on flat top grill and reheated to 177F. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22121216

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on end of splitter of mop sink faucet where black hose is attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 22121221

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall under triple sink in prep kitchen area. Ceiling vents in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

33-15-4

Detail 22121223

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster outside of establishment - missing lid.

33-29-4

Detail 22121219

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22121217

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets across from restrooms in back area. Exterior of white containers under prep table in back kitchen. Exterior of large lids stored on clean storage rack across from triple sink. Lids discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 22121220

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In women's restroom in back dining area.

29-49-6

Detail 22121218

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter under cold held items.

21-08-4

Detail 22121222

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket stored under front register 0ppm. Solution discarded and replaced - tested 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21721888

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, container of mixed cheese 50F. Cheese placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Cheese moved to reach in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21721886

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on prep table next to food processor. Bottle moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21721889

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at end of splitter for mop sink faucet where red hose is attached.

53A-05-6

Detail 21721885

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager with 5 employees working.

12B-07-4

Detail 21721887

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee on prep table (and without lid) in back kitchen. Drink discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21721891

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under front counter and equipment. Floor under cooking equipment at front. Wall behind cooking equipment at front. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21721884

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Tongs on basket handle exposed to cross contamination. Tongs moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21721882

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink across from front register. Hand washing sink in back prep area. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21721883

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers at front counter. Area around soda nozzles. Inside black cabinets across from restrooms. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21721892

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster outside of establishment. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21721890

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table in back kitchen area.

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

07-06-5

Detail 21168710

High Priority - Open food re-served to customers. Establishment gave to go order to guest, guest left with food in possession and returned the food to staff. Staff then re-served food to another guest. Staff member was able to catch guest and remade order, discarding the other. Corrected On-Site

01B-03-5

Detail 21168712

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Open food re-served to customers. Establishment gave to go order to guest, guest left with food in possession and returned the food to staff. Staff then re-served food to another guest.

36-11-4

Detail 21168709

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor on make line by drain. Floor in prep area by drain.

36-73-4

Detail 21168705

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 21168707

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster behind establishment.

23-03-4

Detail 21168711

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment. Area under grills on cook line. Side of grills on cook line. Grey cart in back prep area. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21168708

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

33-16-4

Detail 21168713

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment.

21-11-4

Detail 21168706

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer bucket by main make line. Solution discarded and remade. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 20786341

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee served customer food, collected payment from customer, and put new gloves on to begin preparing food for next customer. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20786338

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In small reach in cooler under front counter, raw beef stored over ready to eat bacon. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

01B-38-5

Detail 20786342

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pico on front line prepared approximately 5.5 hours prior 48F. Pico discarded.

03D-06-5

Detail 20786345

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pico on front line prepared approximately 5.5 hours prior 48F. Pico discarded.

22-02-4

Detail 20786343

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine. Ice chutes for drink dispensers in dining area. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20786346

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket hanging on shelf in back kitchen.

33-14-4

Detail 20786340

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpster behind establishment.

13-03-4

Detail 20786348

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint/beard restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee in serving area no hair restraint. Manager in serving area no beard guard. Both employee and manager put restraints on. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20786347

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vent covers above mop sink. Wall behind grills in front serving area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20786344

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of grill in front area. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 20786339

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink has standing water.

02D-01-5

Detail 20786337

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white container of sugar in prep area.

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20360963

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for right drink dispenser in dining area. Interior of ice machine in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20360962

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2021.

36-73-4

Detail 20360966

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under hand washing sink by entrance to back area. Wall under counter by register. Repeat Violation

33-29-4

Detail 20360965

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid for outside grease receptacle is open. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20360964

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket for reach in cooler in front area near register. Repeat Violation