Moe's Southwest Grill

3725 Sixes Rd Ste 100, Canton, GA 30114

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Moe's Southwest Grill five times, with records going back to 2024. On Apr 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “warewashing facilities”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Moe's Southwest Grill's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salsa at 43F, Sour Cream at 46F, and Guac at 43F in prep top cooler. Observed guac at 45F, and sour cream at 46F in walk in cooler. Equipment must be capable of holding items 41F and below at all times. COS:Discarded

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manger Certificate posted - Expired food handler certificate posted on wall. At least one staff member who has management/food handling responsibilities must be a Certified Food Manager. (30 Days)

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed missing tiles around floor drain in kitchen - Repair

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed individual portions of salsa in cold well at 50F. Maintain TCS foods at 41F or below at all times besides while actively processing, cooking, or cooling. COS-Discarding, use of lids on pans

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: No test strips available for testing quat at 3 compartment sink. Obtain test strips and routinely use to verify snitizer concentrations.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 3 compartment sink with sanitizer concentration less than 200ppm quat. Maintain quat sanitizer between 200-500ppm or according to manufacturers instructions if different than 200-500ppm. COS: Drained sink, replaced sanitizer and refilled

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed sizeable gap between front doors large enough to provide entry of pests. Install provisions to prevent the entry of pests.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Oct 20, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) for facility. At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken.

511-6-1.03(3)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed knife stored of ridged type knife strip with visible debris in crevices. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Must replace knife strip with an all stainless steel strip for easy cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed Glass/Multisurface cleaner being used to sanitize dining tables. This chemical may not be use as it is not a sanitizer. Must discontinue use and use quat sanitizer from 3-comp sink.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no quat test strips for sanitizer. Must obtain and check sanitizer concentration periodically throughout the day.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS by putting on hat.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed quat sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0 ppm. Must be 150-400 ppm. COS by making fresh sanitizer at 400 ppm.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Feb 9, 2024

Initial

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 Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” 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 Canton?

Moe's Southwest Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Canton average of 86.

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 two 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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