Clermont, Lake County

MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL

2383 S HIGHWAY 27, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
6 Intermediate
Mar 7, 2025
City
Clermont
County
Lake
Status
Closed
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.

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 23614862

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -chopper in kitchen -interior spray hose at prep sink -ice chute at soda machine in lobby -interior chip container on front line Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 23614863

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23614870

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -kitchen hand sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23614872

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. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23614865

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -front line and kitchen hand sink Warning

29-28-4

Detail 23614864

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23614860

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23614873

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor drains under cold table on cook line Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23614869

Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment Warning

10-14-5

Detail 23614871

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on dirty surface between uses. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23614861

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging on fryer cabinet Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23614866

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior chip container on front line Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23614867

Basic - Stored food not covered. -salt on dry storage shelf -chips on front line Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23614868

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by triple sink Warning

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 18

12A-07-5

Detail 23310738

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. --employee touchingequipment handles, hair then put on gloves with no handwashing. Educated operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 23310729

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -housemade fried poblano crema (59F - Cold Holding), in sauce bottle at front counter, held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23310742

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -pinto beans (124F - Hot Holding), in hot holding unit on cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator relocated for rapid reheat. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23310741

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior spray hose at triple sink

11-26-1

Detail 23310733

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -several new employees

53B-13-5

Detail 23310727

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. -1 new employee over 60 days.

22-20-5

Detail 23310736

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 23310744

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout back kitchen

29-18-4

Detail 23310734

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink

14-17-4

Detail 23310735

Basic - Dry storage rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-11-5

Detail 23310730

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on hot holding unit on cook line.

35B-01-4

Detail 23310740

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door

36-73-4

Detail 23310728

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers and cooking equipment on cook line

36-24-5

Detail 23310743

Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall by triple sink

23-03-4

Detail 23310726

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - interior of fryer cabinets -exterior sides of fryers -fryer oil disposal dolly by back door

21-44-1

Detail 23310739

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored on counter next to tortillas. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23310737

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed cilantro over prepped sauces in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23310732

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt under prep table in back kitchen. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

47-03-4

Detail 23310731

Observed electrical outlet missing in front line with exposed wires. Near handwashing sink. For reporting purposes only.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22713389

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area. - Green cutting board in prep area. -Can opener - clam shell flat top grill Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 22713391

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22713393

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

32-07-4

Detail 22713394

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -Mens room

36-73-4

Detail 22713392

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under equipment on front line

10-20-4

Detail 22713390

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment splash plate between uses. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22713388

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood fliters - exterior of cooking equipment on front line. - all drains Repeat Violation

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 22159363

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner stored with food on dry storage shelves in back area.

22-02-4

Detail 22159366

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink station in dining area. Can opener Exterior of fryer.

53A-05-6

Detail 22159362

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/

11-26-1

Detail 22159358

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 7 new hires

16-03-4

Detail 22159365

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 22159357

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 22159360

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink store on shelf above prep table in back area.

13-04-4

Detail 22159359

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-73-4

Detail 22159364

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all cooking equipment on front line.

10-20-4

Detail 22159356

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment (fryer)splash plate between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 22159361

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine.

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 21702935

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle under register next to single service cups. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21702934

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. Provided document, operator posted. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21702932

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of door of ice machine - can opener blade - ice chute at self service soda machine

31A-09-4

Detail 21702937

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times near dish machine, blocked by ladder. Manager relocated ladder. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21702936

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided document to manager.

53B-13-5

Detail 21702933

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.

36-62-4

Detail 21702930

Basic - 2 Lights not functioning in ventilation hood

23-03-4

Detail 21702938

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - buildup of food debris under grill and griddle - exterior of fryer

08B-17-4

Detail 21702931

Basic - Unwashed mushrooms stored over ready-to-eat onions in walk in cooler. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21608332

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: Time Extended

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 21592891

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Time extended 7 days, ok per Roger Kostelny. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21592893

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 21592892

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Stored in mop bucket Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Time Extended

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 21571725

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Manager worked on as we inspected, and restored flow of sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

41-10-4

Detail 21571728

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. By single service articles under register on front line. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21571733

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - vegetable chopper with food debris - racks for dish machine soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21571734

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21571726

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned while we completed inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21571729

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 21571730

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cove missing under three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 21571727

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and speaker above prep table in back area. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21571732

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Outside of fryer and press on cooks line. 2) under prep table on cooks line. 3) walk,I'm cooler fan covers soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21571731

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 21571724

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Stored in mop bucket Time Extended

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 20

22-41-4

Detail 21358110

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. Manager worked on as we inspected, and restored flow of sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-37-4

Detail 21358121

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21358126

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. By single service articles under register on front line. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21358124

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - vegetable chopper with food debris - racks for dish machine soiled Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21358125

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times with small ladder on front line. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21358116

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 21358119

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21358123

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/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21358114

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21358112

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned while we completed inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21358115

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over the three compartment sink. Warning

24-06-4

Detail 21358122

Basic - Clean fryer racks stored on dirty sheet pan across from three compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning

29-18-4

Detail 21358120

Basic - Drain cove missing under three compartment sink. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21358127

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over three compartment sink. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21358117

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and speaker above prep table in back area. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21358111

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Outside of fryer and press on cooks line. 2) under prep table on cooks line. 3) walk,I'm cooler fan covers soiled Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21358118

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on front serving line. Manager wiped out. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21358128

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by the three compartment sink. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21358113

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21358129

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container behind the tea dispensers on the beverage station in dining room. Warning

Nov 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-28-4

Detail 20667099

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters by ice machine not dated.

08B-49-4

Detail 20667095

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee coffee cup with food in dry storage. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20667097

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee making food at front counter wearing a watch and bracelets. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20667098

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 20667096

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bundles of take out boxes on floor by rear exit door. Corrected On-Site