Moe's Southwest Grill
Last inspected: May 7, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2024, Moe's Southwest Grill has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, showing up six times.
Moe's Southwest Grill's latest score of 90 sits above the Mcdonough average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 7, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 16B.Observed leaking water line on ice machine located in the kitchen.Repair and remove accumulated water from floors.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 17C. Observed water leaking from the ceiling inside the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
90
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 4-2B.Observed can opener in need of cleaning due to old food residue accumulation. The PIC cleaned the can during the inspection.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: 13A. Most current inspection report not posted or displayed in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 17C. Observed ceiling tile in need of cleaning above the steam table and food service display.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
May 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed PIC not performing duties; not maintaining receiving/corrective action records for key drop deliveries during non-operating hours. 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - Responsibility of PIC (Pf) (a)Operations Not Conducted in Private Home. Food service establishment operations are not conducted in a private home or in a room used as living or sleeping quarters; Pf (b) Authorized Personnel Access. Persons unnecessary to the food service establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the person in charge if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination; Pf...
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed cleaned vegetable slicer with build up of debris. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed front service drink machine emanating an odor and exterior of drink machine with accumulation of syrups. Please have drink machine serviced. Also observed shelving grate meant to divide items on shelf with black accumulation. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucet at 4-comparment sink and vegetable sink. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed outside dumpster missing a drain plug.511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. (p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed outside dumpster missing a drain plug.511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. (p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris accumulation on walls and ceiling above prep in front of and above steam table and prep-top coolers, as well as above kitchen prep area entrance. Also observed coved base boards missing at entrance into kitchen prep area and tiles missing in front of back door and behind drink machine. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary d...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light out in front of 3-compartment sink. 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipm...
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door not self-closing nor tightly fitting. PIC was advised to repair door. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. 2. The requirements in paragraph 1 of this subsection does not apply if a food service establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached struct...
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed dead insects in the women's restroom light shield as well as insect on drink machine. 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pest (C) (l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler door in disrepair. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
52
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees without proper hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucets in 4-compartment sink, with hot water handle not working.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster missing a drain plug.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris accumulation on walls and ceiling in front of and above steam table and prep-top coolers. Also observed floor tiles in disrepair around steam tables and base board tiles missing at entrance into kitchen prep area.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease build up under ventilation hood.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust accumulation and and staining on HVAC vents in kitchen prep and in men's and women's restroom.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
74
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed blade of can opener with a build-up of debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed warming vat, with no lid, directly adjacent and slightly in front of hand washing sink. Food contact surfaces must be further away from handwashing sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees without hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink adjacent to food contact surface without splash guard.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucet on 3-compartment sink and handwashing sink in the back.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris build up on ceiling and vents in the kitchen and restrooms. Restroom lights also contained dust and debris.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed tiles in front of prep cooler in disrepair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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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 May 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moe's Southwest Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Moe's Southwest Grill.
How does Moe's Southwest Grill compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?
Moe's Southwest Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Mcdonough average of 79.
Has Moe's Southwest Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moe's Southwest Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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