MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #198
445 N SR 13 STE 1 · ST. JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flying insects around make line at front counter across from cook line.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple spray bottles of sanitizer spray stored with box of tea bags, bottles moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. salsa (48F,47F – Cooling, after 20 minutes 48F,47F) in salsa bar in dining room, per manager salsa was made about 1.5 hours prior, in open containers in reach in cooler.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler under front counter.
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead insects on premises. Approximately 3 dead ants in men's bathroom.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment throughout establishment. Also walls behind flattop grills on cook line, underneath grills have a build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil/ equipment not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Clean baskets used to make taco shells sitting in dirty lower rack on cook line, baskets moved to dish area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of all cabinets at front counter. Lower shelf of prep table on cook ,one by fryers. Top of table under flattop grills on cook line. Interior of cabinets at salsa station in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.