Moe's Southwest Grill
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
23
Score
Going back to 2022, Moe's Southwest Grill has eight inspections in the public record. On Apr 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 17 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Operator replaced the chlorine buckets and second check 50 ppm . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork at the walk-in cooler . Operator switch it . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment Cook fried chicken didn't know what temperature for cooking either chicken or beef .
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only observed 7 certification out of 38 employees.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At the employee hand sink prep area back of the house.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled at prep area .
41-17-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go soup containers used as scoop at the rice . **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep area next to customer food and other employee drinking at the prep table . **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of drink and energy drink stored next to clean equipment kitchen area . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen .
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken containers stored on floor under the 3 compartment sink . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink .
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw shell eggs boxes used as liner at the prep area . **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken stored in standing water at room temperature . Operator replaced it under cold running water . **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes stored over clean and pealed ginger at the walk-in cooler . Operator switch it . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table .
22-16-4
23
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Second check 50 ppm . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with anail polish touching scooping ice without a gloves on . - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
13-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using cup without handle to fill the cup with ice . Observed plastic containers without handle used as portion for the dry rice . Observed plastic containers without handle used as portion for the gelatin . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water stored on top of dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at the make table station . - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on top of customer food at the walk-in cooler without any identification as employee food . - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of water stored next to naking powder at the storage shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food stored on floor at the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut green onion before washed . - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused eggs boxes as liner . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Most of the dumplings at the reach-in one door freezer at the kitchen not covered. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
47
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Second check 50 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored on top of bell pepper at the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored on top of raw beef burger at the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Small cooler facing the steamer ; cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); baby ribs pork (49F - Cold Holding); precooked chicken nuggets (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) garlic in oil (73F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small cooler facing the steamer ; cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); baby ribs pork (49F - Cold Holding); precooked chicken nuggets (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) garlic in oil (73F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with anail polish touching scooping ice without a gloves on .
13-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food stored on floor at the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table .
05-09-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut green onion before washed .
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused eggs boxes as liner . **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Most of the dumplings at the reach-in one door freezer at the kitchen not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using cup without handle to fill the cup with ice . Observed plastic containers without handle used as portion for the dry rice . Observed plastic containers without handle used as portion for the gelatin . **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water stored on top of dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at the make table station .
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on top of customer food at the walk-in cooler without any identification as employee food .
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of water stored next to naking powder at the storage shelves.
40-06-5
23
Apr 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on top of ground beef and beef steak at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand sink next to the exit door .Blocked with a food cart. Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The employee hand sink at the kitchen the one next to the stove . Operator provided some . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of water at the bottom of make table . Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White plastic container without handle used as scoop at the sugar and the MSG . Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor so sticky throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken Sauce bucket stored on floor back of the house and fryer oil stored on floor at the kitchen. Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left open . Operator close it **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed employee manually doing dishes only wash and rinse no sanitizer. Operator take all the dishwasher to run to dishwasher and spoke to dishwasher person. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen area .
21-12-4
50
Feb 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans-salsa-avocado smashed and more ready to eat at the walk-in cooler with no label ,operator stated it's from yesterday and the label machine is not working.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Bottom of make table .
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Front area top of employee hand sink . **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Woman restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Next to the chemical shelf . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under make table front area crack tiles.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall at the front house next to the kitchen door.
36-24-5
Basic - Light not functioning. By the hoods.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the mens restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of the make table. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label at the sugar . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Counter staff went from service counter leaning and touching counter service cashier station to serving food without changing gloves or washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce 48F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board with incrusted food .
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.. manager replaced cover. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back kitchen near ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout the establishment.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of shredded cheese, avacado, bacon bits. Manager placed in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hand sink
36-24-5
45
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 Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill.
How does Moe's Southwest Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Moe's Southwest Grill most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Moe's Southwest Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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