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MOON HUT

7802 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cape Canaveral FL 32920

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1507196
Grade history
OCT 24
DEC 24
JAN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flying insects in dining area. Operator killed all but 3. Next unannounced as per supervisor woods
High priority/35A-02-6
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Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew your license as soon as possible to avoid any additional charges
High priority/50-17-3
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Multiple in kitchen and service areas
High priority/41-24-4
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked onions stored under dripping condenser pipe in walk-in cooler.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler below expo window whipped cream (56F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's not marked on menus
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Not signed by recent hires.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Under glass window in service drink line. Equipment blocking access
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters between ice machine and hand wash sink
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker put on hat
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooked onions stored under dripping condenser pipe in walk-in cooler. SEE STOP SALE
Basic/08B-36-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food in walk-in cooler. Raw shelled eggs under oven. Oats on cook line. Cases of oranges in service aisle
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On front of oven door
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Steam well positioned in front of hand wash sink on cook line
Basic/08B-54-4/Warning
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler to the left of coffee makers slaw (53F - Cold Holding); hollandaise (53F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (53F - Cold Holding); gravy (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (53F - Cold Holding) sour cream packets (53F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler to the left of coffee makers slaw (53F - Cold Holding); hollandaise (53F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (53F - Cold Holding); gravy (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream packets (53F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on shelf above straws and sugar packets in service aisle
High priority/41-10-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's on each side of the menu are not marked. Hostess marked all menus.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filter for ice machine
Intermediate/29-28-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine
Basic/10-12-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Togo lids on the floor in dry storage room. Coffee filters stored uncovered
Basic/25-05-4
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler. Multiple food items stored without coverings
Basic/08B-12-5
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Chef filling container in holding area of flip top reach in cooler on make line with shredded cheese. SEE STOP SALE
High priority/09-01-4
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Chef filling container in holding area of flip top reach in cooler on make line with shredded cheese.
High priority/01B-12-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelves above make line.
Basic/12B-07-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not stored in protected manner. Operator placed in covered container
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In fryer basket cooked tomato (114F - Hot Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded
High priority/03B-01-6
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Phillip Carroll
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Dead roaches on premises. 4 in rear shed 2 in dry storage
Basic/35A-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of hood system has an accumulation of grease
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Hollandaise is only heated to 135°F. Operator marked all menus
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Orange juice and Jupiter juice is held over night. Educated about procedure moving forward. SEE STOP SALE
Intermediate/52-02-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of service on water filter next to ice machine
Intermediate/29-28-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Stickers still on avocados while in production cooler. Operator cleaned
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

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/. Operator installed a smoker unit on rear of building no plans on file.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 19, 2024 · Not yet submitted Time Extended
Jun 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flying insects in dining area. Operator killed all but 3. Next unannounced as per supervisor woods
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in low boil unit below grill
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw salmon in sealed vacuum packaging bearing thawing requirements label
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top of reach in cooler nearest to walk in cooler butter milk (50F - Cold Holding In the red cokeacola reach in cooler on service line butter packets (47F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored over single service towels. Operator moved towels
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Head chef Phil has been employed since February and has not received certification
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon on bagel and lox, house and Cesar salad. Operator marked each menu
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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/. Operator installed a smoker unit on rear of building no plans on file.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance behind deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5
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. Fully thawed raw salmon in sealed vacuum packaging bearing thawing requirements label. SEE STOP SALE
Basic/06-09-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink on prep table
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service silverware stored on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In home style reach in cooler on cook line raw egg stored over cooked potatoes. In walk in cooler raw beef over raw shrimp. In walk in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cook line sausage gravy (121F - Reheating) In flip top of reach in cooler on juice line. sour cream (46F - Cold Holding) stored over fill line of unit
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on juice line. sour cream (46F - Cold Holding) stored over fill line of unit. SEE STOP SALE
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. On cook line sausage gravy (121F - Reheating). SEE STOP SALE
High priority/03E-03-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to cook line used as dump sink. Ice in well
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door
Basic/32-04-4
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Lining glass shelf. Operator discarded
Basic/14-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put on nets
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf in kitchen is soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Buckets stored directly on floor in kitchen areas. Operator moved
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open cases of single service items stored on the floor
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath hand wash sink to left of triple sink is leaking
Basic/29-11-4
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Center 2 door reach in cooler across from cook line
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Aug 10, 2023 · Ordered new unit. Unit not in use Time Extended
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using brown hand washing paper towels to line food containers
High priority/14-86-1
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef stored over cooked ham. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
High priority/02C-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Across from cook line in wells scrambled eggs (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. raw shrimp (62F - Cold Holding). Beneath service window cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) In flip top of reach in cooler of juice/coffee area cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) In service aisle non uht creamer (68F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell on cook line sausage gravy (110F - Hot Holding); hollandaise (120F - Hot Holding). Under heat lamp in service window butter (110F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm
High priority/41-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls in well of hand wash sink next to triple sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Multiple new hires missing from signoff sheet. No dates listed
Intermediate/11-26-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only able to provide certificates for one employee.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Closed it
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in space between dish area and dry storage room
Basic/36-32-5
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Center 2 door reach in cooler across from cook line
Basic/14-74-7
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook had breakfast plate on storage shelf over utensils
Basic/12B-02-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near triple sink
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from walls of hood system
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of opened single service items stored on the floor in dry storage room and attached closet
Basic/25-05-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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