CAFE MOKA
91731 OVERSEAS HWY, Tavernier FL 33070 · 305-731-3356
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
May 12, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine, liquid bandage, improperly stored on shelving with food product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach feta pastry (71*F - Cold Holding) on front counter at room temperature, no cold holding, time marks or TPHC in place. As per employee the commercial ply processed pastries are baked close to opening time. Less than four hours. the pastry was relocated to the cold holding unit at front counter to rapid cool down and cold hold.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 stored with napkins in ice machine area
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bananas stored on floor.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Dec 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored on shelving above food in storage room
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Chlorine in dish washer Triple sink was sr up to sanitize
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At white hose in parking lot
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Wood cutting boards food-contact surface not properly sealed.Observed cracks in wood cutting boards used for for service
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
No chemical chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The top of bakers pride oven has dust and debris on the top
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ham thawing in sink with no running water
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brushes stored in handwashing sink, cloth stored on handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Wood Cutting boards have cracks in them and are no longer cleanable.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine @0ppm COS 100ppm
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator for room temperature spinache, and tomatoes croissants
Mar 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed another building on the same property that is Not on approved plans and is used for food storage. Including an ice machine, Freezer, dry storage
Food stored outside on back deck, in a stand up freezer unit that is exposed to environmental contamination.
Jan 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm in dish machine Triple sink set up to sanitize, quaternary @200ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.spinach ricotta croissants 77F in display case for 30 minutes, relocated to cold holding unit.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened Turkey, ham not date marked
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed another building on the same property that is Not on approved plans and is used for food storage. Including an ice machine, Freezer, dry storage
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Food stored outside on back deck, in a stand up freezer unit that is exposed to environmental contamination.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food sliced turkey.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee personal items, purse, stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Food stored outside. Observed a freezer outside holding food on back patio, This must be relocated to inside the restaurant
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.