Canton, Cherokee County

Moe's Southwest Grill

135 REINHARDT COLLEGE PKWY STE 03 CANTON, GA 30114

Food
Latest score
82
Feb 5, 2026
City
Canton
County
Cherokee
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 826 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold held above 41°F in walk-in cooler (WIC) prepped on 2/3/26 and 2/4/26. The ambient air temperature of this unit was 41°F. All TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding diced tomatoes, tomato salsa, spicy red salsa, and lowering the AAT.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed housemade salsa that was prepped today at 8:53AM not cooled to 41°F or below.

  1. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled:

(i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and

(ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P

  1. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna. P

  2. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, a time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with laws allowing a temperature above 41°F (5°C) during shipment from the supplier shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C). P

  3. Raw eggs shall be received and immediately placed in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less. P

COS by discarding Pico de gallo.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wire shelves above the three compartment sink with grease and visible debris. Shelves were also slightly rusted. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant rust under the prep table near the three compartment sink. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Must replace.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several floor tiles in front kitchen area in disrepair. Must repair.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cove basing missing under the three compartment sink. This was previously mentioned in the last inspection report. The floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm).

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 945 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wire shelves above the three compartment sink with grease and visible debris. Shelves were also slightly rusted. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. New violation.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee taking food temperatures without cleaning the thermometer. Thermometer shall be clean in between uses. Food employee sanitized the thermometer after being informed.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rust on knife strip located near the three compartment sink. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Replace knife strip with an all stainless steel one for easy cleaning

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed old food debris stuck to recently washed food bins. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several floor tiles in front kitchen area in disrepair. Must repair.

Dec 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed lettuce and cheese on ice being cold held above 41°F. Ice was not in direct contact with pans. [SEE TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS]. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding. PIC must ensure adequate ice baths are being made.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several floor tiles in front kitchen area in disrepair. Must repair.

Apr 3, 2024

Initial

Score: 981 violation

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Leak at 3 compartment sink running into floor and beneath wall toward hand wash sink area. Plumber attempted to fix pipe today but had to shut water off. Plumber will be back tomorrow 4/4/2024. Must fix within 24 hours.