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Full-Service DeKalb County Permit: fsp-044-002210

MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #253

1523 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030

93 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Routine • 2026-08-05
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

2 recorded inspections
A (93) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-08-05 • Violations Cited: 3
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-044-002210_2026-08-05_24058
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 12C Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored — Inspector Note: Observed wet wiping cloths store inside 3 sanitizer buckets in-use measuring <200PPM when tested. CA: Advised PIC Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: Solution was remade measuring 300PPM Quats during time of inspection

Item 14B Good Retail Practice

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: Observed dishes stacked while wet stored on dish racks in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying

Item 17C Good Retail Practice

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed food splatter on the wall in the main kitchen above the prep table next to the 3-compartment sink. 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.

A (91) Routine
Inspection Date: 2026-01-20 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-044-002210_2026-01-20_24057
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 14B Good Retail Practice

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: bserved dishes stacked while wet stored on dish racks in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying

Item 16B Good Retail Practice

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices — Inspector Note: Observed a leaking pipe underneath the 3-compartment sink. CA: Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC has been advised to provide an update when repairs are made to [REDACTED EMAIL]

Item 17C Good Retail Practice

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed food splatter on the wall in the main kitchen above the prep table next to the 3-compartment sink. 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.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed 2 metal pans stored underneath the grill holding clean cooking utensils with food debris in direct contact with the clean utensils. CA: Advised PIC . Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed the unclean dishes and placed them at the 3-compartment sink to be re-washed and sanitized

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed the interior of the sweet tea urn nozzle with debris present. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed the tea urn and cleaned it at the 3-compartment sink during time of inspection