Moe's Southwest Grill
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Moe's Southwest Grill's 55 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Tenders cash , prepares food, sometimes with the glove , sometimes removed the glove and replaced without handwashing. Educated management and she washed her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (121F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours; manager placed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large plastic lexon bins.
14-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over hot water heater
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Hole in wall next to walk-in cooler.
36-03-4
55
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Have a personal kit and plan. Missing scraper and mask. Provided a plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Using Quaternary with chlorine test strips
16-32-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over hot water heater
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under front service counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
67
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak in walk in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream, ground beef, cut lettuce, raw chicken on rack, raw beef, birria beef, (54-62F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Advised to immediately discard. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sour cream, ground beef, cut lettuce, raw chicken on rack, raw beef, birria beef, (54-62F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Advised to immediately discard. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter block by trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scoop and pitcher submerged in raw rice bowl
10-01-5
50
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light on hood. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area missing 1 shield. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
70
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ELIA TGM 3-13-19 **Warning**
53A-03-7
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area missing 1 shield. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside and sides of grill on front cook line old food debris. Top of stove and side of deep fryer.
23-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light on hood.
36-62-4
61
May 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wood under front counter service area breaking. **Repeat Violation**
14-25-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One light in kitchen.
38-07-4
78
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Shelving under front line with single service is breaking apart.
14-25-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole next to back door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under counter wood painted chip and worn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28:
14-47-4
74
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Towel in pocket to white hands and then gloved to serve food. Educated staff **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided forms via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. . Provided forms via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole next to back door.
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to walk-in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2020 displayed. Verified ownership with operator over the phone and management.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items cake and bag lunch in walk-in on shelf. Staff put in a pan an labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Empty food container in bag on shelf with single use items. Manager placed items in office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Frontline staff. Both added hairnet and hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under counter wood painted chip and worn.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
41
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (117F - Hot Holding) operator states out less then 1 hour. Willheat to proper minimum temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Shute on soda machine
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Behind front counter **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Behind front counter non operational **Warning**
31A-09-4
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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Behind front counter next to tortilla station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and lids on floor near prep table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under make table under front counter
29-49-6
70
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 12, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three 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 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
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 five 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 four times per year on average.
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