MOCHA'S
10863 E HWY 40 UNIT 1, Silver Springs FL 34488
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 30 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage room near back door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,950
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024034115 | Apr 9, 2024 | Jul 24, 2024 | $800 |
| 5--2016012840 | Mar 10, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 | $650 |
| 5--2016003378 | Jan 22, 2016 | Jun 13, 2016 | $500 |
| 5--2016007212 | Feb 6, 2016 | Jun 13, 2016 | $500 |
| 5--2016009789 | Feb 25, 2016 | Jun 13, 2016 | $500 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Bar area added with 26 seats added, total amount of seats for establishment is 52. Seating change evaluation form provided
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above ham, Manager moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the coon line turkey 47F, manager moved to freezer, turkey stored above filling line, in walk-in cooler milk 60F, manager moved to freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Female employee dumped milk in sink at the back prep area.
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. New bar area added on right side of the building, handwash sink installed with hot and Cold water available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, chicken cooked 05/24/26 no date marked also Hot holding chicken, manager dated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side of ice machine with mold like substance, employee started cleaning the machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the new bar area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups on floor.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in make table: raw shell eggs on top of reach in make table over cheese and vegetables. Moved during this inspection. In walk in cooler: cases of raw eggs on shelf over bottles of juice.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to triple sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese cake made on sunday with no date mark.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificate for Rylee K. Is servsafe food handler orange and grey certificate.
Food stored on floor. Case of chips and case of sauce on floor in dry storage area.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service trays on floor in bakery area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water leaking at hand sink near ice cream freezer.
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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/. Change of ownership, renovation made at the dining area, ice cream, bakery and grab and go sandwich stations added.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee Cup stored in hand wash sink at server area. Employee removed cup
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle not on pad
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer on cook line: tray of beef patties on shelf over portion bags of fries.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler: boiled eggs from 3/28, discard date 4/2. In walk in cooler: cooked carrots 3/29, discard date 4/3.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 30 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage room near back door.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in pan with large chunk of ice underneath: butter packets 60F. Half and half creamer 54F. Discussed the need for ice around product. Manager placed in new ice bath with water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Interior of oven soiled near walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid in hand sink at front counter.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies room door not self closing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Panel under make table on cook line soiled with dust and food debris.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Crack around back door in dry storage room near smoker.
Oct 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At the dry storage area, observed sour kraut cans and corned beef cans dented.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer at the storage area, observed raw bags or beef stored above cooked vegetables, manager started organizing the freezer during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At the cook line and walk-in cooler, observed multiple container marked for 8 days, Inspector explained to operator, and employee started fixing the dates.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, corned beef has date marked 9/28/23 and hot dogs date marked 10/02/23. In walk-in cooler, observed container of fruit salad date marked 10/01/23.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, at room temperature since 8:00am: raw shell eggs 68F, liquid eggs 76F, home fries 55F, half and half 47F. Manager will use time as a Public Health control and items will be discarded at 12:00, form was provided.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At the prep area, observed bag of ham thawed at room temperature, ham has still frozen, Manager moved to reach-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the cook line, observed containers with white substance not labeled. Per employee container have flour
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.