MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL – AUSTELL received a score of 89 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 12, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL – AUSTELL
Location: 1605 EAST WEST CONNECTOR 110 AUSTELL, GA 30106, Cobb County
Inspection date: November 12, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 89/B
Inspector: DOMINIQUE BROWN
Permit number: FSP-033-003019
Inspection findings
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: 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.
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: 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.
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) – floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: 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.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: 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.
General inspector comments
Observed signed employee health and food allergen training, approved fecal/vomit spill kit, key drop agreement, and food allergen disclosure. Discussed: 1. Repairs 2. Equipment cleaning frequencies 3-compartment sink (main): 200ppm QAC
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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