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MOON RIVER CAFE & CURIOSITIES

728 E NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne FL 32901

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats79
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1507323
Grade history
MAR 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Tested 0ppm, tried priming would not prime.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pastries in front counter display not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored in hand sink front counter. Manager removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Forks, spoons and knives in dining room not stored inverted
Basic/24-07-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sliced ham 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
High priority/08A-05-6/
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor Water bottles.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.