Altamonte Springs, Seminole County

MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL

175 E ALTAMONTE DRE STE 1040, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Feb 24, 2025
City
Altamonte Springs
County
Seminole
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 23580113

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee put cell phone in pocket and started to put on gloves without washing hands. Educated, employee washed hands and got new set of gloves. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23580114

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -sterno fuel containers stored above rice steamer and dry pinto beans in storage area.

31B-05-4

Detail 23580112

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -hand wash sink in prep area.

36-73-4

Detail 23580116

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors slightly soiled under some cooking equipment, walk-in cooler shelves. -grease buildup in wall/pipes behind cooking equipment.

08B-36-4

Detail 23580115

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -lidded containers of cooked tortilla chips next to front hand wash sink. Recommend splash guard on sink or chips moved slightly left.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 23392914

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no quaternary ammonia test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23392915

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves have slight build up of soil. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-13-4

Detail 23313702

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employees handled cell phone then single service container of to go food without washing hands -employee handled cell phone then reached for single use gloves without washing hands.Advised. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23313703

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no quaternary ammonia test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23313705

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -facility removed dish machine. 3 compartment sink still installed and in good working order. Hand wash sink accessible. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Manager states someone was working on the plan, unsure of the status. Time extend 30 days for remodel application for removing dish machine to be received AND approved. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23313704

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves have slight build up of soil. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-13-4

Detail 23094598

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employees handled cell phone then single service container of to go food without washing hands -employee handled cell phone then reached for single use gloves without washing hands.Advised. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23094596

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no quaternary ammonia test kit. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23094597

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -facility removed dish machine. 3 compartment sink still installed and in good working order. Hand wash sink accessible. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23094595

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves have slight build up of soil. Warning

Mar 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 22709966

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slight build up in ice machine on bottom of plastic deflector and inside of door. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22709965

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cleaning equipment in front of hand wash sink by cash register. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22709964

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. -unable to locate form signed on previous visit. Provided new printed forms. Emailed forms also. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 22709963

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -build up of debris in well where chemicals are dispensed into water. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22709962

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -build up of grease under/behind cooking equipment.

14-38-4

Detail 22709960

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple lids and corners broken on large chip containers.

51-13-4

Detail 22709959

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22709961

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -bag of paper wrapped straws and sleeve of plastic lids on floor in storage area under salsa bar. Corrected On-Site

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 22165752

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -prep person handled cardboard boxes, then put on single use gloves to fill squeeze bottles.

03A-02-5

Detail 22165753

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tofu 45°f less than 4 hours in walk-in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 22165754

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -broom, fryer oil box blocking access to hand wash sink by register. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22165760

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. -printed forms in English and Spanish for all on duty employees to read and sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22165756

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in prep area.

22-20-5

Detail 22165755

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -white deflector panel soiled in ice machine.

16-03-4

Detail 22165761

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -chemical dispensing well soiled with build up of food debris.

40-06-5

Detail 22165757

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -open energy drink on shelf above cases of corn tortillas.

36-73-4

Detail 22165759

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled with build up of grease and food debris under front line cooking equipment, dish machine.

10-08-5

Detail 22165758

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -in ice machine. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22165751

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand wash sinks behind front counter soiled. -area around customer ice chute soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22165762

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -standing water, food debris on door and shelves of reach-in cooler under cold side at front counter.

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 21698853

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 can sliced jalapeños severely dented on rim.

08A-20-5

Detail 21698858

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw (crudo) white meat chicken prep stored over raw beef prep in walk-in cooler.

12A-09-4

Detail 21698854

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee took out trash wearing gloves, replaced trash bags, wiped gloves hands on towel at dish machine, then continued washing dishes. Educated person in charge.

03A-02-5

Detail 21698856

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -steak 45 in reach-in cooler at far south end of cook line less than 4 hours. Ambient thermometer reading 45°f. Recommend storing food in different cooler until unit holding at proper temperature.

22-02-4

Detail 21698855

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chute in dining area has build up of mold-like substance.

53B-01-5

Detail 21698852

Intermediate - 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. -4 food handler training cards, employees no longer employed. No current training located.

11-26-1

Detail 21698857

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 blank printed copy of Employee Reporting Agreement in English and Spanish to operator.

Sep 26, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53A-01-7

Detail 21223838

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -new current manager has only food handler card. 3 CFM certificates posted but no longer at this location. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 21223834

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -accumulation of debris inside chemical dispensing well. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21223835

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -ceiling tile out of place, open space in ceiling above prep area.

36-73-4

Detail 21223837

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled under all equipment on front line, all shelving and equipment in back room. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21223836

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -food debris on sneeze shield at front counter, salsa bar. -area outside and around ice chute at customer self service beverage machine soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 21046772

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -can of black olives severely dented.

41-10-4

Detail 21046770

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -case of sterno above to go containers in back room. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21046768

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee frying chips.

36-73-4

Detail 21046769

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled under storage shelves, under equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 21046771

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up behind cook line equipment.

Mar 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 20928685

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of sink at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Time Extended Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 20928683

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Latoya Harmon -manager on duty no manager certification, currently 4 employees working Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Sarah Cirullo ServSafe 5/25/21. Latoya Harmon no proof of CFM. Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 20928684

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at hand sink end of front line by Alto Sham unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Total lack of water at cook line hand wash sink by alto sham. Time Extended

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 20782228

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of sink at front counter Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20782230

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Latoya Harmon -manager on duty no manager certification, currently 4 employees working Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20782227

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at hand sink end of front line by Alto Sham unit Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20782229

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cheeseburger in Alto Sham on top of pan of food to be served to customers Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20782226

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in cold line unit Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20782225

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cold line unit Warning