Moe's Southwest Grill
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Moe's Southwest Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Moe's Southwest Grill's latest score is in line with the Oviedo average of 63. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Mar 6, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRONT LINE: - tomato salsa <4 hours (54F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese <4 hours (55F - Cold Holding); - cut lettuce <1 hour (55F - Cold Holding) Employee states tomato and shredded cheese less than 4 hours. Manager added ice below items WALK IN COOLER: - sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); - beef (43f-44fF - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over prep area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink at front line - walk in cooler fans dusty **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
70
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tomato (49F - Cold Holding) Employee states less than 2 hours. Advised to put in freezer for expedited cooling
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - queso (128f-130fF - Hot Holding); - chicken (118f-128fF - Hot Holding) Employee states less than 2 hours. Put back on flat top for reheating **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - food employee wearing rubber bracelets
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - under triple sink
36-22-4
61
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Iight buildup inside ice machine on baffle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over back handsink/prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Debris next to ice machine with standing water - around fryer area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Womens restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink station in dining area.
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under Ice machine At drink machine in dining area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw Beef in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
64
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 Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” 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 Oviedo?
Moe's Southwest Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is about the same as the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Moe's Southwest Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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