Moes Southwest Grill in Alachua

Last inspected:

15652 Nw Us Hwy 441 Ste a, Alachua, FL 32615

Part of: Moes Southwest Grill Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Moe's Southwest Grill #1083 in Alachua has accumulated 136 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.7 per visit. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve employee health reporting, consumer advisories, and toxic substance control. In 2020, inspectors documented a blocked exit with chairs and a transport cart in the rear hallway. Recent inspection patterns show recurring warnings and administrative complaints in 2024 and 2025, with the facility complying after callback inspections.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
137Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Moes Southwest Grill in Alachua: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Moes Southwest Grill in Alachua: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear hallway is blocked with chairs and transport cart.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

Moes Southwest Grill in Alachua: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V13 Parasite destruction
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 5 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V41 Toilet facilities

Moes Southwest Grill in Alachua: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moes Southwest Grill in Alachua last inspected?
Moes Southwest Grill #1083 in Alachua was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Moes Southwest Grill in Alachua?
The most frequently cited violations at Moes Southwest Grill #1083 in Alachua are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control.
How many health inspections has Moes Southwest Grill in Alachua had?
Moes Southwest Grill #1083 in Alachua has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Moes Southwest Grill in Alachua find?
Moes Southwest Grill #1083 in Alachua was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Moes Southwest Grill in Alachua ever been shut down?
No, Moes Southwest Grill #1083 in Alachua has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Moes Southwest Grill in Alachua had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Moes Southwest Grill #1083 in Alachua has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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