MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL

4046 E 53RD ST, DAVENPORT, IA, 52807

14 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: June 10, 2026
Type: Pre-Opening
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 14
Jurisdiction: Scott County (Davenport)
Source risk checklist count: 4
Good Retail Practices findings: 10

Published report comment

Routine inspection conducted at the facility due to a recent change of ownership. Items that require additional action: #2- A plan to ensure there is a person in a supervisory role that has their food protection manager certification, and they are at the facility a majority of the time. The current CFPM that is the designated person in charge at multiple locations, some of which are several hours away, this does not meet the requirement. #3- With new ownership, there is no verifiable employee illness reporting agreement policy. Employee illness Form 1-B was provided by the inspector otherwise a copy from corporate that meets requirements for Iowa may be used. #5- Facility does not have a written facility specific bodily fluid cleanup procedure. #16- Hard to reach areas on the self-service Coke machine have an excess buildup of grime, which will require additional cleaning and sanitizing by a technician. #38- Additional cleaning and sanitizing of the sink near the cash register, inspector recommends following CDC guidelines on cleaning mouse-droppings to ensure it is done properly. As well as addressing the visible daylight at the front entrance door, as this could be a potential entry-point for pests. Facility recently had a visit from Terminenx on 6/4/26 and there were no reported activity. Inspector recommends the facility install bait stations and traps (will need to be done by Terminex or pest control company.) #39- During the time of inspection manager was able to contact the owner about the AC leak. Table has been blocked off and signage has been posted for customers to not use. #47- Manager agrees to follow-up with the owner about the need for new cutting boards, as with current condition they cannot be effectively sanitized. #48- Manager agrees to follow-up with the owner about obtaining new quaternary test strips. #50- Manager agrees to follow-up with the owner about the hot water issue in the restrooms. Other hand sinks throughout took a few minutes to reach 100 degrees as well. Potential work may be needed to ensure hot water is available to meet peak demands and that it is not intermittent. #55- Manager agrees to follow-up with manager about the grouting, missing baseboard, broken tile near the grill, and the gapping around the pipe on the hand sink near cash register. Manager agrees to perform additional cleaning on the area near the three-compartment sink and behind 3-compartment sink. #56- Manager agrees to follow-up with owner about ventilation cleaning. The health dept. will follow-up on or after 06/20/2026 for a physical re-inspection. Any questions or follow-up can be sent to Raymond.Miller@scottcountyiowa.gov Follow-up will be completed on or after 6/20/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (14)

5-103.11, 5-103.12Critical
Iowa food code item 50 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Women's restroom hand sink was temping at 90 degrees F. Men's restroom hand sink was temping at 93 degrees F. Both unable to reach 100 degrees F. requirement.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 50
2-501.11Critical
Iowa food code item 5 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Facility does not have a written facility specific bodily fluid cleanup procedure.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 5
4-601.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Self-service coke machine has an excess buildup of grime, in areas on the machine that are inaccessible for staff.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
2-103.11(O)Critical
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Facility does not have a verifiable employee illness reporting agreement policy.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 3
4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Facility does not have test strips for quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Grouting on the tiles throughout the facility is in poor condition, making it difficult to clean. One broken tile near the grill in the main prep area.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Flooring behind the drying rack near 3-compartment sink is soiled with excess grime.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
6-501.11
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Missing piece of baseboard near the canned goods rack and office. Gapping below the hand sink lower pipes, where mouse droppings were observed.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
2-102.12(A)
Iowa food code item 2 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Facility does not have a certified food protection manager that is at the facility a majority of the time. Current certified food protection manager is/or will be in charge of multiple Moe's locations in Iowa an Illinois.
Risk Factors | C | Item 2
6-202.12, 6-501.14
Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Vents on the ceiling in the dining area near the main serving line and cash registers have an excess amount of dust.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56
6-202.15
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Visible daylight at the front entrance door.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
6-501.111(A)(B)(D)
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Mouse-like droppings observed below the sink near cash register.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
3-307.11
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Air conditioning vent directly above a dining table is leaking.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
4-501.12
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Cutting boards throughout the facility show excessive ware and scoring.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47

Source: Scott County (Davenport) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.