MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
4498 N ALAFAYA TRAIL, SUITE 248, Orlando FL 32826
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on dinning room 1 small flying insect on front counter Total= 2 small flying insects
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter no change yearly
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in reach in cooler in front counter
May 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Chemical house in mop sink close to drain rim.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on on dish area 2small flying insects by dry storage rack 1small flying insect on mop sink 2 small flying insects in between dry rack and rack that has bulk chips containers across from three compartment sink. Total= 6 small flying insects
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter no change yearly
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in reach in cooler in front counter
May 22, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Chemical house in mop sink close to drain rim.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on on dish area 2small flying insects by dry storage rack 1small flying insect on mop sink 2 small flying insects in between dry rack and rack that has bulk chips containers across from three compartment sink. Total= 6 small flying insects
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (spicy house made salsa (45F - Cold Holding); poblano creams 46 cold holding for one hour. Inspectors ask employees to place in cooler for rapid cooling. Rechecked 36 F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Hot Holding); chicken adobo for 1hr (115 F - Hot Holding); white chicken for 1hr (95F - Hot Holding). Ask employee to reheat to 165 F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. No reporting agreement for new hire this week. Filled out
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter no change yearly
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in reach in cooler in front counter
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under front counter has debris and standing water.
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on dinning room 1 small flying insect on front counter Total= 2 small flying insects
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa, spicy salsa, poblano crema, chipotle ranch kept on salsa bar for 3 hrs with temperatures raging from 47 to 58F.
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. No food reporting agreement for new manager.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Leak from ceiling over rack located across from three compartment sink, rack that has clean pans use to store food. Operator moved rack and will clean pans before he uses them until leak can me fixed. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Clean pans stored on rack under hole that has been leaking from ceiling over. Operator removed rack and will clean pans before using it. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on salsa cooler located on dinning room.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa, tomatillo sauce, chipotle crema, avocado crema all kept in salsa bar forc4 hours with temperatures of 44-47F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa kept in dining area cooler for 4 hours with temperature of 47F, sour cream sauces with temperature of 44F. Kept in dinning room cooler for hrs
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. Gave printed copy to operator and him and employee signed
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Bag of tortilla chips stored on floor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Hot box with food debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside of reach in cooler located in front of griddle
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched face and cellphone, changed gloves without washing his hands. Inspection advised employee to wash hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 Live flying insect in men's bathroom wall 1 Live flying insect on wall behind soda machine in dinning area 1 Live flying insect coming out under 3 compartment sink
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In hand sink in front kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover removed from mop sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair net
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled Floors under steam wells in front counter.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pinto beans cans stored in floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up grease behind equipment and next to fryers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler under prep table in front area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in back part of dinning room and back part of soda machine with debris. Mold like substance in back wall behind 3 compartment sink.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small live flying insect flying over garbage can located on dish area 1 small live flying insect coming out from under cleaned plastic containers on dish area 1 small live flying insect flying by bulletin board in we're license is displayed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
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.