HULA MOON
1900 HIGHWAY A1A, Indian Harbour Beach FL 32937 · 321-241-4808
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (44F - Cold Holding); basilini sauce (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); fried rice (44F - Cold Holding) cook put ice on product to rapid chill
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler at line entry cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); (47F); slaw (47F - Cold Holding)
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ George
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 debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of doors
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw grouper in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. On soda bibs. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooks line. Operator put paper towels at sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooks line. Operator placed soap at sink.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bottle
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under dishwasher heavily soiled
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by dishwasher is in poor repair
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hws on cook line in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line sink
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 tuna on cook line cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (44F - Cold Holding); basilini sauce (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); fried rice (44F - Cold Holding) cook put ice on product to rapid chill
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna under appetizers.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bottle of degreaser not labeled
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Right side cook line coole
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 tuna in cook line cooler drawer
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler in poor repair. Same cooler not keeping temperature
Food stored on floor. Cases of food on walk in freezer floor
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and by dish machine
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish dip (53F - Cold Holding); pico (60F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (55F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) guacamole (65F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (67F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (65F - Cold Holding); tuna (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding); rice (64F - Cold Holding) operator discard product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with food debris
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottle not labeled
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1 tuna on cook line cooler thawed
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and by dish machine
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Baseboard broken/missing in expo area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding); red potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); operator moved all time safety controlled items to cooler and call technician for service.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Baseboard broken/missing in expo area.
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.