MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL #250
2604 SW 19 AVE RD STE 101 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several spray bottles containing glass cleaner and sanitizer stored on shelf below front counter beside gloves and above takeout utensils. Manager moved both away from chemicals during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty stated she has been employed for years and does not have a certified food manager certificate.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris on prep table in back of kitchen. Large plastic chip bins near cookline heavily soiled with food debris.
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 15 Hospitality Resource Supply food handler certificates issuing all information on lower portion of form, as well as cards not filled out.
Basic 11
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle inside women's restroom.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches inside cabinet in customer dining area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle stored on shelf in prep area above cans of corn and bags of rice. Manager removed and discarded bottle during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested plastic pans on drying rack across from three-compartment sink.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic chip bin with large crack in bottom on shelf near cookline.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handles inside bins containing rice seasoning and bean seasonings stored down inside food. Managerremoved scoops during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent tube lights unshielding on ceiling near walk-in cooler.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cookline heavily soiled with grease and dripping. Shelving below grill heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Lower portions of tables in prep area soiled with grease and/or food debris. Exterior of ice machine in prep area soiled with black substance. Area around nozzle of fountain machine soiled with black substance.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee removing onions from original mesh bag and chopping them without first washing onions. Manager had employee begin washing onions before continuing to prepare them. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Shelving along bottom of front counter heavily soiled with food debris. Ceiling tiles above grill behind front counter stained. Floor below cookline heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris. Wall in prep area below and behind three-compartment sink soiled with black substance. Interior of cabinet in customer dining area soiled with brown substance.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on drain board in prep area of kitchen. Manager removed wet wiping cloth from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:05 PM.
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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.