MOON DOG PIE HOUSE
116 BARTRAM OAKS WALK #105, Saint Johns FL 32259 · 904-287-3633
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of flying insecticide stored with stacks of napkins under hand wash station at bar in cabinet.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025065559 | Jul 10, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $800 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler, cooked noodles from 7/28 and 7/31 not used or discarded writhing 7 days. Operator removed to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top salad area reach in cooler, grape leaves (48F - Cold Holding) stored in cooler directly next to cooling chicken wings.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza held utilizing time as public health control with no time marking available. Employee states less than 30 minutes set out.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No backflow preventer installed after splitter for black hose hanging in mop sink.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled with food residue staining. Flour scoop in bag of flour with accumulation of flour stuck to scoop handle and sides. Iced tea dispensers at front counter with build up in the nozzles.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at warewashing hand wash sink. Employee replaced paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg plant parm cooked on 8/03 with nonproductive date marking.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle from salad flip top reach in cooler. Middle door to stand up reach in freezer with torn door gasket.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding of prep line wall missing, water pooling at base of wall.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of prep area along wall and in front of bulk ice bin.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Metal pizza paddles stored directly on top of pizza oven with dust build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food and grease debris build up on sheet tray divider between reach in cooler and fryers. Pizza oven top portion with dust accumulation. Food debris build up in pass through window cook line reach in cooler top door gasket.
Sep 18, 2025Administrative 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. Dented can of aged cheddar cheese sauce on rack by walk in cooler.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server put hair up in bun with bare hands then continued to handle clean glasses, and take food orders to tables without washing hands between tasks.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) in double pan sitting above fill line in top section of reach in cooler on make line in kitchen under service window, per employee lid has been consistently open and cooled for maybe 1 hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (119F - Hot Holding) portions of meatballs sitting above water in steam well by pizza oven, per manager meatballs where previously heated on stove and placed in steam well less then 1 hour prior, water and lid added.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach, pesticide, and spray bottle of sanitizer stored with paper towels under hand wash station at front counter, manager began to move chemicals.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs stored in sanitation bucket on cook line e between uses, tongs removed.
Stored food not covered. Tea urns with tea at drink station at front counter, employee corrected during inspection.
Jul 12, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 30 live flying insects around ware washing area. Approximately 10 live flying insects in mop closest in back of kitchen. Approximately 5 live flying insects around hand wash station at end of bar next to end of service window. Approximately 2 live flying insects around soda machine next to bar. Approximately 1 live flying insect around pizza oven at end of cook line.
Jul 11, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 30 live flying insects around ware washing area. Approximately 10 live flying insects in mop closest in back of kitchen. Approximately 5 live flying insects around hand wash station at end of bar next to end of service window. Approximately 2 live flying insects around soda machine next to bar. Approximately 1 live flying insect around pizza oven at end of cook line.
Jul 10, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 30 live flying insects around ware washing area. Approximately 10 live flying insects in mop closest in back of kitchen. Approximately 5 live flying insects around hand wash station at end of bar next to end of service window. Approximately 2 live flying insects around soda machine next to bar. Approximately 1 live flying insect around pizza oven at end of cook line.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 open plastic bags with a large amounts of ice inside touching 5 chicken patties from run off of condenser unit inside standing reach in freezer next to cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) in top section of reach in cooler on make line closest to entrance to kitchen, per manager lid has been consistently open for no more then 1 hour, lid left closed and pans added to missing sections of cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (125F - Hot Holding) top sections of meatballs sticking out of water without a lid in steam table on cook line, per manager meatballs where already reheated in table less then a couple of hours ago, lid added.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around large ice machine in prep area. Around ware washing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooler at bar area. Under bag in box soda rack next to entrance to kitchen. Under equipment on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On racks with bus tubs around ware washing area.
Mar 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 7 live flying insects in mop closest. Approximately 12 live flying insects around dish machine and sinks in ware washing area. Approximately 2 live flying insects at end of cook line near pizza oven. 1 live flying insect at bar area around keg reach in cooler. 1 live flying insect around drain under prep sink in back prep area of kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Philly meat (44F-48F - Cold Holding) in covered, stacked containers in reach in cooler in prep area, per all employees there has not been any preparation done to any of the items today. raw chicken wings (51F-60F - Cold Holding) sitting in both compartments of double prep sink in prep area, no cold running water over any wings and wiper manager wings have been sitting in sink for less then 1 hour not being prepared by any employee, manager ran cold water under one compartment and moved over wings in other compartment to walk in cooler. cooked bell peppers (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding) in top sections of reach in coolers on cook line, per employee lids have been consistently open for no more then a couple of hours, lids closed.
Feb 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 7 live flying insects in mop closest. Approximately 12 live flying insects around dish machine and sinks in ware washing area. Approximately 2 live flying insects at end of cook line near pizza oven. 1 live flying insect at bar area around keg reach in cooler. 1 live flying insect around drain under prep sink in back prep area of kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Philly meat (44F-48F - Cold Holding) in covered, stacked containers in reach in cooler in prep area, per all employees there has not been any preparation done to any of the items today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Philly meat (44F-48F - Cold Holding) in covered, stacked containers in reach in cooler in prep area, per all employees there has not been any preparation done to any of the items today. raw chicken wings (51F-60F - Cold Holding) sitting in both compartments of double prep sink in prep area, no cold running water over any wings and wiper manager wings have been sitting in sink for less then 1 hour not being prepared by any employee, manager ran cold water under one compartment and moved over wings in other compartment to walk in cooler. cooked bell peppers (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding) in top sections of reach in coolers on cook line, per employee lids have been consistently open for no more then a couple of hours, lids closed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several cutting boards on reach in coolers on make line. Interior of all reach in coolers in establishment. Interior of large ice machine in back prep area of kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment on cook line. Under all reach in coolers and reach in freezers in prep area. Under all equipment in dish area.
Feb 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of kidney beans on rack in prep area. 1 dented can of pizza sauce on rack in prep area.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 7 live flying insects in mop closest. Approximately 12 live flying insects around dish machine and sinks in ware washing area. Approximately 2 live flying insects at end of cook line near pizza oven. 1 live flying insect at bar area around keg reach in cooler. 1 live flying insect around drain under prep sink in back prep area of kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Philly meat (44F-48F - Cold Holding) in covered, stacked containers in reach in cooler in prep area, per all employees there has not been any preparation done to any of the items today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Philly meat (44F-48F - Cold Holding) in covered, stacked containers in reach in cooler in prep area, per all employees there has not been any preparation done to any of the items today. raw chicken wings (51F-60F - Cold Holding) sitting in both compartments of double prep sink in prep area, no cold running water over any wings and wiper manager wings have been sitting in sink for less then 1 hour not being prepared by any employee, manager ran cold water under one compartment and moved over wings in other compartment to walk in cooler. cooked bell peppers (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding) in top sections of reach in coolers on cook line, per employee lids have been consistently open for no more then a couple of hours, lids closed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of flying insecticide stored with stacks of napkins under hand wash station at bar in cabinet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several cutting boards on reach in coolers on make line. Interior of all reach in coolers in establishment. Interior of large ice machine in back prep area of kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station in dish area blocked by metal buckets and multiple brooms.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 server on site hired over 3 months ago and per manager they do not have certificates for another 3 servers that have been hired over 60 days prior.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment on cook line. Under all reach in coolers and reach in freezers in prep area. Under all equipment in dish area.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel stored on top of soiled pizza oven, peel placed on clean sheet pan.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers on cook line. Racks in dish area. Exterior of all reach in coolers on cook line, around doors.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water from dish machine draining on floor, manager reconnected piping so machine drains into floor drain.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket at server station by bar reading 0ppm, remade to 200ppm.
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line touched head with gloved hand then continued to make food orders without changing gloves or washing hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insects in mop sink closest. Approximately 3 live flying insects in ware washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta cheese (68F - Cold Holding) sitting out on reach in cooler on cook line, per employee cheese has been sitting out for less then 1 hour, cheese placed back in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (106F - Hot Holding) in overfilled steam well next to pizza oven on cook line, per employee meatballs where made 1.5 hours prior, water added.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of all purpose cleaner on prep table with box of gloves and containers of beef and chicken in back of kitchen, bottle removed
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One server hired approximately 6 months prior does not have proof of training.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Customers with 2 dogs in outside seating area and per manager they do not have a permit from the local authority having jurisdiction.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of glass cleaner and all purpose cleaner under front register. Spray bottle of all purpose cleaner on back prep table. Manager identified contents of all bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine in back of kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open energy drink over reach in cooler on cook line, drink moved,
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floors in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All racks in walk in cooler. All racks in ware washing area. Exterior of multiple cooking containers throughout.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers in establishment.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack of soufflé cups and to go cups at drink station in dining area, employee corrected during inspection
Stored food not covered. Containers of chicken wings and cut romaine in walk in cooler.
Feb 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta crumbles (45F - Cold Holding) in overfilled container in top section of flip top cooler on make line, per manager cheese has been in cooler no more then 1 hour, lid closed. fried chicken patties (45F - Cold Holding) sitting in bowl on top of cooler on make line in kitchen, per manager chicken had to have been taken out of cooler no more then 1 hour prior, chicken placed back in cooler.
Feb 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 25 rodent dropping inside cabinet along wall of cabinet under soda machine at drink station next to front counter. Manager began to clean up droppings during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta crumbles (45F - Cold Holding) in overfilled container in top section of flip top cooler on make line, per manager cheese has been in cooler no more then 1 hour, lid closed. fried chicken patties (45F - Cold Holding) sitting in bowl on top of cooler on make line in kitchen, per manager chicken had to have been taken out of cooler no more then 1 hour prior, chicken placed back in cooler.
Feb 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 25 rodent dropping inside cabinet along wall of cabinet under soda machine at drink station next to front counter. Manager began to clean up droppings during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta crumbles (45F - Cold Holding) in overfilled container in top section of flip top cooler on make line, per manager cheese has been in cooler no more then 1 hour, lid closed. fried chicken patties (45F - Cold Holding) sitting in bowl on top of cooler on make line in kitchen, per manager chicken had to have been taken out of cooler no more then 1 hour prior, chicken placed back in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (118F - Hot Holding) in bottom steam well on rack on cook line in kitchen, per manager sauce was heated on stove top before placing in well and has been in well for no more then 1 hour, manager turned up temperature of well.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station near cook line blocked with rack of chicken and trash can, both items moved.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with orange liquid under register at front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment and coolers on cook line and area adjacent to cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets under drink station next to front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers in kitchen. Also all racks in walk in cooler have a build up of debris.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of black olives on the car storage rack with dent around the can seal. Operator removed the can to be discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler closest to the fryers, chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and discarded the chicken wings.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler closest to the fryers, chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and discarded the chicken wings.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on red hose side of mop sink after the splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line has food residue staining build up. Can opener in the prep area has build up of food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at the end of the main cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three chemical spray bottles at the front service counter with no product labeling. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of dust on ceiling vents and surrounding area on the main cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored on the side of the bulk ice bin not inverted or covered for protection, operator inverted the ice buckets.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees beverage stored on flip top reach in cooler and prep table and on shelf over flip top reach in cooler. Employee relocated all beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In the prep area, employee phone on clean dry goods container and employee speaker on the prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf opposite the dishmachine area, clean containers stacked while wet.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle stored on top of dusty pizza oven. Operator relocated the pizza paddle. Tongs stored on oven door handles on the main cook line. Operator relocated the tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on the main cook line closest to the pass through window has food debris build up.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Standup reach in freezer at the entrance to the kitchen from the front counter has door with exposed insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the pizza oven has build up of dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has build up of mold like substance. Soda dispenser in the dining room area has soda syrup residue behind the nozzles.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on shelf with clean containers. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth.
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.