MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
100 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando, Florida, 32819
Florida Center
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scoop and pitcher submerged in raw rice bowl
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak in walk in cooler
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream, ground beef, cut lettuce, raw chicken on rack, raw beef, birria beef, (54-62F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Advised to immediately discard. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sour cream, ground beef, cut lettuce, raw chicken on rack, raw beef, birria beef, (54-62F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Advised to immediately discard. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter block by trash can Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light on hood. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area missing 1 shield. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light on hood.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area missing 1 shield. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside and sides of grill on front cook line old food debris. Top of stove and side of deep fryer.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ELIA TGM 3-13-19 Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wood under front counter service area breaking. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One light in kitchen.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Shelving under front line with single service is breaking apart.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole next to back door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under counter wood painted chip and worn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28:
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole next to back door.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to walk-in cooler.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2020 displayed. Verified ownership with operator over the phone and management.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items cake and bag lunch in walk-in on shelf. Staff put in a pan an labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Empty food container in bag on shelf with single use items. Manager placed items in office. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Frontline staff. Both added hairnet and hat Corrected On-Site
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under counter wood painted chip and worn.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler.
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Towel in pocket to white hands and then gloved to serve food. Educated staff **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided forms via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. . Provided forms via email. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).