Brookhaven, DeKalb County

MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL

2484 BRIARCLIFF ROAD, SUITE 41 ATLANTA, GA 30329

Food
Latest score
92
Sep 25, 2025
City
Brookhaven
County
DeKalb
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 925 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the condenser pipe leaking water onto a rack with boxes of unopened cookies, raw chicken and catering prep. CA: Advised PIC Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. COS: PIC relocated all food items and a follow-up will be conducted in regards to the leak, PIC has been advised to provide a follow-up via email (please see comment section for details)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a leak coming from a pipe connected to the condenser inside of the walk-in cooler with a constant drip causing the walk-in cooler floor to be wet. CA: Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several dishes stacked while wet stored on top of the 3-compartment sink and under the prep table. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be stacked In a self-draining position that allows air drying

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 grease build-up on the front service line behind the grill and underneath cooking equipment. CA: Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

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 cracked tiles holding food and water on the front service line. CA: Advised PIC 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

  1. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed black debris inside the sweet tea urn nozzle stored on the self service line. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC discarded the tea and placed the urn inside the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed dishes stored as clean with food debris present inside of the metal pan for storage on the dish rack and plastic containers inverted downward underneath the prep table in the main kitchen with debris in direct contact. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed all dishes and placed them inside the 3-compartment sink to be re-washed and sanitized

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed pink debris along the white panel inside the ice machine. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC burned the ice during time of inspection to be washed and sanitized

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 food debris underneath the steam table and food splatter along the hot box in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC . Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 heavy build-up on the front service line and in the main kitchen along the baseboard and underneath cooking equipment. CA: Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed debris present inside both the sweet and unsweet tea urns stored on the server station during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed for cleaning

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 heavy build-up along baseboards and underneath equipment on the front food service line. CA: Advised PIC non-food contact surfaces of equipment and physical facilities shall be kept clean

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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 containers holding clean dishes with debris accumulation and ice scoop holder with debris in direct contact with the scoop in need of cleaning. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed and placed inside the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized during time of inspection

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several plastic bins stored under the prep table in the main kitchen and chip containers stored next to the warmer cabinet stacked while still wet. CA: Advised PIC on proper air drying before stacking

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris accumulation along the racks above the 3-compartment sink ,racks holding clean dishes with black debris build-up and shelve in the main kitchen holding bulk seasoning containers with debris in need of deep cleaning. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

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 3 missing floor tiles across from the stove on the front food service line. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair

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 build-up along baseboards in main kitchen and underneath equipment on the front food service line in need of cleaning. CA: Advised PIC

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food employee preparing vegetables in the main kitchen with long flowing hair without proper hair restraint. CA: Advised PIC

  1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed metal pans stacked wet stored above the 3-compartment sink. CA: Advised PIC equipment shall be properly air-dried before stacking