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Moe's Southwest Grill

3409 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY 13214

Last inspected May 27, 2026

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

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Inspection history

  1. May 27, 2026

  2. May 21, 2026

    7 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  3. Nov 12, 2025

    2 violations
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  4. Feb 12, 2025

    2 violations
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  5. Dec 2, 2024

    1 violation
    • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  6. May 2, 2024

    2 violations
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  7. Nov 30, 2023

    5 violations
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  8. May 18, 2023

  9. May 2, 2023

    8 violations
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  10. Nov 30, 2022

    3 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  11. Jul 27, 2022

  12. Jul 6, 2022

    8 violations
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  13. Jun 10, 2022

    14 violations
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • Critical:Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
    • Critical:Commercially processed precooked potentially hazardous foods are not heated to 140�F or above within two hours.
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  14. Nov 3, 2021

    3 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  15. Jan 22, 2020

    4 violations
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  16. Jan 22, 2019

    2 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  17. Feb 16, 2018

    3 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  18. Jun 13, 2017

    3 violations
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  19. Jul 27, 2016

    2 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  20. Sep 9, 2015

    4 violations
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  21. Oct 9, 2014

    4 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Critical:Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  22. Sep 26, 2013

    4 violations
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  23. Dec 19, 2012

    6 violations
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  24. Feb 13, 2012

    5 violations
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  25. Mar 16, 2011

    1 violation
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

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