Moe's Southwest Grill

2840 Atlanta Rd Se Ste A, Smyrna, GA 30080

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Moe's Southwest Grill has three inspections in the public record. On Aug 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Compared to other Smyrna restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKING TEMPERATURES OF CHICKEN WITHOUT SANITIZING THERMOMETER BETWEEN USES C/A: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SANITIZED AFTER CLEANING BEFORE USE COS: EMPLOYEE USED SANITIZING BUCKET TO SANITIZE THERMOMETER

511-6-1.05(8)(a)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED QUESO IN STEAM TABLE HOT HOLDING BELOW 135F IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED DICED CHICKEN AND ADOBO CHICKEN HOT HOLDING BELOW 135F IN WARMER CABINET #1 IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. C/A: ALL TCS FOODS HOT HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE COS: QUESO 123F @ 11:20AM, REHEATED TO 165F @ 11:50AM ADOBO CHICKEN 111F @ 11:45AM, REHEATER TO 175F @ 11:55AM DICED CHICKEN 79F @ 11:45AM, REHEATED TO 165F @ 12:10PM

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN QUAT SANITIZER SOLUTION BEING MAINTAINED AT 0PPM-100PPM C/A: WIPING CLOTHS SHALL BE STORED IN QUAT SANITIZER SOLUTION BEING MAINTAINED AT 200PPM-400PPM COS: EMPLOYEE REMADE SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 200PPM-400PPM

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed, in front food service in bottom reach in cooler, raw chicken white meat stored directly above ready to eat uncovered bacon bits. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC placed raw chicken on bottom shelf and bacon bits on top shelf.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed, in front food service, hot water knob on handwashing sink loose and in disrepair. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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 Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Moe's Southwest Grill compare to other restaurants in Smyrna?

Moe's Southwest Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Smyrna average of 85.

Has Moe's Southwest Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Moe's Southwest Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one 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.

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