MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
100 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando, Florida, 32819
Florida Center
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).