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Moe's Southwest Grill

1953 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2016
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Moe's Southwest Grill four times, with records going back to 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 9, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Moe's Southwest Grill's record stops at Sep 9, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Moe's Southwest Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMP SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE ,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT,REACH IN PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD ON CAULK ABOVE 4- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL BASE BEHIND CUTTING STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA
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86
Sep 2, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,ON BOXES,NEAR MOP SINK,AROUND WET MOPS.ALSO DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED NORTH WEST DOOR ALONG BOTTOM HAS APPX."3/4" AND SOUTH WEST ENTRY DOORS DOOR FRAME ON LEFT DOOR GAP.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/2/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,STEAK,RICE,LETTUCE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMP SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT,REACH IN PREP COOLER,ROLLING CARTS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 4- COMP SINK
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD,WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD ON CAULK ABOVE 4- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL BASE BEHIND CUTTING STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA
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74
Jan 30, 2015
License
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2014
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moe's Southwest Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moe's Southwest Grill on file is from Sep 9, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill.

Has Moe's Southwest Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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