MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
12701 NARCCOOSSEE RD STE 130, Orlando FL 32832
Last inspected Apr 30, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
APR 24
MAY 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in the back prep area not landing in food
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Emailed copy of employee reporting agreement to operator. Operator printed and signed. Current employees on shift signed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid of container for diced tomatoes in walk-in cooler cracked. Per operator, ordered new ones.
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Emailed copy of employee reporting agreement to operator. Operator printed and signed. Current employees on shift signed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At front line, employee cleaned up water during inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid of container for diced tomatoes in walk-in cooler cracked. Per operator, ordered new ones.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of hot holding cabinet next to flour tortillas. Operator moved away from tortillas.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep area
Drain cover(s) missing. Three compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood Side of kitchen equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go pans in storage area Operator flipped
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. From cookline handwashing sink
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the back prep kitchen, in front of the 3 compartment sink and in walk in cooler
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Operator completed with employees during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cookline
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by women's bathroom
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers from walk in cooler dusty
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee sitting and on the phone, customer entered the establishment and employee put on gloves. Asked the employee to remove gloves and properly wash hands.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rub hands for approximately 5 seconds and wash hands for less than 15 seconds.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through the front and back of the house
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 4/1/2023
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust in walk in cooler fan
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee sitting and on the phone, customer entered the establishment and employee put on gloves. Asked the employee to remove gloves and properly wash hands.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rub hands for approximately 5 seconds and wash hands for less than 15 seconds.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in the back prep area not landing in food
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Genesis Moro Manager certification however employee stated she does not work at the location anymore.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Destiny, Noah is missing food certification
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.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women/employee bathroom not working
Bathroom facility not clean. Men bathroom toilet was not working, floor dirty and standing water corrected during inspection, women bathroom is dirty with standing water and toilet paper on the floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through the front and back of the house
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 4/1/2023
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back kitchen and prep sink area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Prep sink area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of uncooked rice directly on the floor in prep kitchen
Light not functioning. From hood and women/employee bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed front counter by cashier and in cookline hand wash sink soiled. -prep tables bottom shelf soiled
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust in walk in cooler fan
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt and no label
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.