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MOA KAI DINER

2217 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32803 · 407-270-7916

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5811038
Grade history
JUN 25
OCT 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken made yesterday per employee (53F) cold holding in reach in cooler.
High priority/03D-02-5
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Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 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. Glass washer at bar area 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over cooked noodles in cooler at cook line
High priority/08A-05-6/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 opened on 8/10 at 9:00am per owner
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic lid in basin of hand sink at ware wash area
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 8 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar area
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink at the bar area
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female cook
Basic/13-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by dry storage area
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives inside top of make cooler in between door and cooler
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door at cook line
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over grill
Basic/23-03-4
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Jun 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at bar. Operator cleaned during inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit May 18, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to mop sink
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit May 18, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease above grill
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 18, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 18, 2026 · Time Extended
May 18, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and pulled pork at 115-120F per operator less than 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit May 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at bar. Operator cleaned during inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit May 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to mop sink
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit May 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease above grill
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and pulled pork at 115-120F per operator less than 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at bar. Operator cleaned during inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle at cook line. Operator placed label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks Next to mop sink
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used on cracked door for prep reach in cooler
Basic/14-71-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to mop sink
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Containers with sugar next to dish area
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease above grill
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 4973 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Basic/22-08-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in clean glass ware area
Basic/38-07-4
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken made yesterday per employee (53F) cold holding in reach in cooler.
High priority/03D-02-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ground beef in reach in cooler. Raw chicken, beef and fish over cooked ready to eat chicken.
High priority/08A-05-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Draws on cooks line; beef (50 -53F - Cold Holding); pasta (50 -53F - Cold Holding); beef (50 -53F - Cold Holding) per employee all food items placed in cooler over 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Draws on cooks line; beef (50 -53F - Cold Holding); pasta (50 -53F - Cold Holding); beef (50 -53F - Cold Holding) per employee all food items placed in cooler over 4 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. 4 cases of oil stored on the floor by cook line grill.
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Cooked pork frozen to touch dated in reach in freezer.
Basic/03G-54-1/Warning
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 4973 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling around hood system has a slight dust build up
Basic/36-34-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell Eggs over cut greens in meat prep table.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle. Operator state its degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan under grill is greasy. Advised operator to clean Slight build up under flat top grill
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of water
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 7, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf in reach in cooler over rice noodles
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of bottles of water on floor in back storage area
Basic/08B-38-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 4973 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 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 Chlorine
High priority/22-41-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in back storage area by hot water heater with clean plate storage
Basic/38-07-4
Jul 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.