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MO-BAY GRILL

1401 INDIAN RIVER DR, Sebastian FL 32958 · (772) 589-4223

Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats98
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4105200
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2015044464Aug 12, 2015Oct 26, 2015$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw tuna thawed in packaging not removed labeled to remove
High priority/01B-03-5
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. 3 door reach in cooler
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer stored in sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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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. Raw tuna. 2 pcs
Basic/06-09-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door reach in cooler
Basic/14-33-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Conch chowder thawing in still water educated
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Bucket empty. Operator replaced 50 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Office is locked. Employee cards are in there
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager cooking
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Carrots walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Rice
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Tuna Educated about changes for 1-1-26. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Basic/06-09-1/
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line Sent operator copy
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom make table #2 ** Bottom 3 door reach in cooler Repeat ViolationRepeat Violation**
Basic/29-49-6/
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O ppm. Changed bucket. 200 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. 0ppm Operator changed bucket 50ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table to right
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing beef in triple sink
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink ice in sink salad station
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Basic/29-49-6
Mar 29, 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 ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Food handler cards locked in office. No key available
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Curry chicken reading 46° in walk in cooler, kitchen manager said chicken had been in there over night.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Curry chicken reading 46° in walk in since last night.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plates on cooks line wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape hanging over ice machine.
Basic/35B-08-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2. Tongs on oven door handles
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils found standing in 82°. Advised chef heat water, rechecked and now reading 202°.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Using grate for lightbulb protection and is coming loose from ceiling over rear prep table.
Basic/38-01-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm, advised manager to remake bucket, now reading 400ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredge on cooks line
Basic/02D-01-5

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.