Moe's Southwest Grill
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Moe's Southwest Grill six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Moe's Southwest Grill's latest score of 61 falls below the Altamonte Springs average of 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employees handled cell phone then single service container of to go food without washing hands -employee handled cell phone then reached for single use gloves without washing hands.Advised. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no quaternary ammonia test kit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -facility removed dish machine. 3 compartment sink still installed and in good working order. Hand wash sink accessible. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Manager states someone was working on the plan, unsure of the status. Time extend 30 days for remodel application for removing dish machine to be received AND approved. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves have slight build up of soil. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Mar 11, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slight build up in ice machine on bottom of plastic deflector and inside of door. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cleaning equipment in front of hand wash sink by cash register. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -unable to locate form signed on previous visit. Provided new printed forms. Emailed forms also. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -build up of debris in well where chemicals are dispensed into water. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -build up of grease under/behind cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple lids and corners broken on large chip containers.
14-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -bag of paper wrapped straws and sleeve of plastic lids on floor in storage area under salsa bar. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tofu 45°f less than 4 hours in walk-in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -prep person handled cardboard boxes, then put on single use gloves to fill squeeze bottles.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -broom, fryer oil box blocking access to hand wash sink by register. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -printed forms in English and Spanish for all on duty employees to read and sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in prep area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled with build up of grease and food debris under front line cooking equipment, dish machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -open energy drink on shelf above cases of corn tortillas.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -chemical dispensing well soiled with build up of food debris.
16-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand wash sinks behind front counter soiled. -area around customer ice chute soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -white deflector panel soiled in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -standing water, food debris on door and shelves of reach-in cooler under cold side at front counter.
22-16-4
39
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Sep 26, 2022
Complaint Full
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 Feb 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill.
How does Moe's Southwest Grill compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Moe's Southwest Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
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 six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Moe's Southwest Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moe's Southwest Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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