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MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL - AUSTELL

1605 EAST WEST CONNECTOR 110 AUSTELL, GA 30106

MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL - AUSTELL in Austell scored 89/100 (grade B) at its Nov 12, 2026 Cobb County inspection.

Latest available inspection

Cobb County

What the inspector found

All 4 findings ↗

4 findings recorded on Nov 12, 2026. 3 marked corrected on site.

  1. Violation recordedItem 6-1A ↗

    Cold holding

    Observed several TCS foods cold holding at above 41F in cold table along front food service area (*see asterisk*). C/A: All TCS foods cold held must be maintained at 41F and below.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    Observed several TCS foods cold holding at above 41F in cold table along front food service area (*see asterisk*). C/A: All TCS foods cold held must be maintained at 41F and below. COS: Per PIC, food out of temperature less than 2-hours; food ice bathed and rapidly cooled to 41F during the inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1A ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  2. Violation recordedItem 6-1B ↗

    Hot holding temperatures

    Observed cooked ground beef hot holding at below 135F along front food service area in hotbox 1. C/A: All TCS foods which are hot held must be maintained at 135F and above.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Proper hot holding temperatures

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    Observed cooked ground beef hot holding at below 135F along front food service area in hotbox 1. C/A: All TCS foods which are hot held must be maintained at 135F and above. COS: Beef discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1B ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  3. Violation recordedItem 17C ↗

    Facility maintenance and cleanliness

    Observed pvc floor in disrepair along front food service area and main kitchen; flooring is torn and ripped exposing concrete that is not smooth or easily cleanable. C/A: Except for anti-slip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    Code 511-6-1.07(2)(a)

    Observed pvc floor in disrepair along front food service area and main kitchen; flooring is torn and ripped exposing concrete that is not smooth or easily cleanable. C/A: Except for anti-slip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation. Correct By: 12/12/2026
    Official report · Item 17C ↗

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

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  1. Repeat violationItem 17D ↗

    Ventilation and lighting

    1. Observed employee purse stored on prep counter behind register along front food service area.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

    Code 511-6-1.07(4)(b)

    1. Observed employee purse stored on prep counter behind register along front food service area. 2. Observed employee food (coffee creamer) stored on dish rack comingled with utensils in main kitchen. C/A: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: All employee items stored correctly. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 17D ↗

    Marked corrected on site

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. Latest available
    89/100B
    Report

1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.

About this location record

This page follows facility 7957003 within Cobb County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.

Recorded address: Official inspection listing ↗ ·