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HULA MOON

1900 HIGHWAY A1A, Indian Harbour Beach FL 32937 · 321-241-4808

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats153
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506450
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm
High priority/22-42-4/Warning
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)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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
Intermediate/53A-03-7
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of doors
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
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
Basic/06-09-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. On soda bibs. Operator removed.
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooks line. Operator put paper towels at sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooks line. Operator placed soap at sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under dishwasher heavily soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by dishwasher is in poor repair
Basic/36-24-5
Jul 9, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hws on cook line in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna under appetizers.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bottle of degreaser not labeled
Intermediate/41-21-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/14-74-7
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
Basic/06-09-1
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler in poor repair. Same cooler not keeping temperature
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Cases of food on walk in freezer floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and by dish machine
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Sep 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottle not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/06-09-1
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and by dish machine
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Baseboard broken/missing in expo area.
Basic/36-03-4/Return visit Sep 29, 2023 · til next routine Time Extended
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
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.
Basic/14-74-7/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Baseboard broken/missing in expo area.
Basic/36-03-4

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.