MOON HUT
7802 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cape Canaveral FL 32920
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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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
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Multiple in kitchen and service areas
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked onions stored under dripping condenser pipe in walk-in cooler.
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)
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's not marked on menus
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Under glass window in service drink line. Equipment blocking access
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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker put on hat
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
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
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On front of oven door
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Steam well positioned in front of hand wash sink on cook line
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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)
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
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on shelf above straws and sugar packets in service aisle
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
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
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Togo lids on the floor in dry storage room. Coffee filters stored uncovered
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler. Multiple food items stored without coverings
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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.
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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelves above make line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not stored in protected manner. Operator placed in covered container
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
Dead roaches on premises. 4 in rear shed 2 in dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of hood system has an accumulation of grease
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Orange juice and Jupiter juice is held over night. Educated about procedure moving forward. SEE STOP SALE
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
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Stickers still on avocados while in production cooler. Operator cleaned
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
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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
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
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
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)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored over single service towels. Operator moved towels
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
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
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance behind deflector plate
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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink on prep table
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service silverware stored on floor
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
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
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to cook line used as dump sink. Ice in well
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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Lining glass shelf. Operator discarded
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put on nets
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf in kitchen is soiled
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Buckets stored directly on floor in kitchen areas. Operator moved
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open cases of single service items stored on the floor
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath hand wash sink to left of triple sink is leaking
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
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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
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
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
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)
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)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls in well of hand wash sink next to triple sink
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs
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
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
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Closed it
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in space between dish area and dry storage room
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
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook had breakfast plate on storage shelf over utensils
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near triple sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from walls of hood system
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of opened single service items stored on the floor in dry storage room and attached closet
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
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