MOOD
235 S US HIGHWAY 1, Tequesta FL 33469 · 310.709.7647
Last inspected Nov 5, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Not available at time of inspection. Bodily fluids procedure sent to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish drying rack on food storage containers.
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper stored and in direct contact with cut lettuce at small flip top cooler. Mushrooms stored and in direct contact with paper towel at tall reach in cooler. Operator removed paper towel.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink in rear alley of restaurant. Operator removed splitter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by server side station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, mashed potatoes, Diced tomato salsa made 10/25 not date marked. Operator date marked products.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish drying rack on food storage containers.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Cooked black beans made 9/11 and 9/12, marinara made 9/11, ramen broth (miso paste) made 9/11. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sesame agave sauce (cooked garlic) (51F - Cold Holding) Observed in squirt bottle in a bucket surrounded with ice. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed directly in ice bath.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Not available at time of inspection. Bodily fluids procedure sent to operator.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 line not submerged into sanitizer bucked. Reviewed with dish washer to make sure pick up line is submerged. Submerged pick up line and primed 100ppm.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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, container empty. Chef replaced container 75ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries 59°F, cooked sunchoke 60°F, cooked sweet potatoes 60°F in drawer under grill, cooked 3 days ago. Chef stated drawer broke.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries 59°F, cooked sunchoke 60°F, cooked sweet potatoes 60°F in drawer under grill, cooked 3 days ago. Chef stated drawer broke. See stop sale
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans cooked at 1:30, at 2:30 (93°F - Cooling); beans 3:00 (89°-91°F - Cooling), beans are covered with Saran Wrap and a lid, in glass door reach in cooler. Chef placed beans in freezer to cool below 70°F within the next 30 minutes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area. Operator provided.
Cook eating while preparing food in kitchen and then engaging in wrapping beans. Reviewed proper procedures with cook.
In-use flour scoop in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed.
Plumbing system in disrepair cold water handle at hand sink in dish area not functioning properly. Cold water comes on and off.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched fried plant based chicken nuggets assembled them on the sandwich to be send out to customer's table; manager educated and employee washed hands and put gloves on;
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- on the clean dishes rack next to dishwasher Operator removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server's station Operator stored properly
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use- at cook line Operator discarded
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