MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #100497

5668 TUSCOLA BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/14/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in cooler, food debris on floor.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting mop head down in mop sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed by 3 compartment sink, handwashing sink being used as a dump sink
  • 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed no sanitizer solution dispensing due to being empty in 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. Observed operator replacing sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food Inspector #8840378
2025-02-14
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 7/25/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a Togo cup being used for sugar stored inside sugar container. Observed operator removing Togo container from sugar Corrected On-Site
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in cabinets in dining room food debris, soufflé cups,to go lids, etc on floor not swept
  • 22-09-5:Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed food storage containers with food debris inside and non cleanable stains put away clean. Observed operator removing said containers and putting into dish to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old lables on metal cambro stored clean and other containers through out dry storage shelves in kitchen
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of green peppers being cut with no covering on them for protection. Observed operator wrapping pan Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on 5 gallon bucket of sugar at drink station. Observed operator putting on label Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting boards with food stains and black mold like substance on them,put away clean
Food Inspector #8734972
2024-07-25
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 1/3/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelf with Togo containers on it.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooves in cutting boards on dry shelf in kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 22-13-5:Basic - Iced tea dispenser/Coca-Cola dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed coca-cola dispenser soiled with dried orange soda residue on it. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen, missing hand washing signage Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8468289
2024-01-03
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 8/9/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a pack of cigarettes on prep table upon entering kitchen. Observed employee removing cigarettes and putting them in the personal belongings area. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without hair restraints upon introduction. Observed employees putting hats on. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers by hand washing sink at front counter near front door not inverted properly. Observed manager flipping them over and correcting the issue. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Mop not hung up to air dry properly. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee coming from kitchen / dish area to front counter to wait on a customer, put gloves on with out washing hands.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee taking out an ear piece, go to kitchen, handle personal items, return to front counter with out washing hands.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener excessively rusted from top to bottom, including blade holder and wheel.
Food Inspector #8356759
2023-08-09
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).