MOON RIVER PIZZA
1176 EDGEWOOD AVE S #2, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904-389-4442
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in food preparation area.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2026
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Water hose connected to mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut spinach (55F - Cold Holding) cheese (54F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (56F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (54F - Cold Holding) stored on pizza prep line in front of pizza oven.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No written time marking for premade pizzas. Employee wrote time marking.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One certified food manager certification is expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine on top.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to secure fan cover in reach in cooler where prepped shredded cheese is stored.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table, employee moved beverage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor in walk in cooler under shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled with a black mold like in walk in cooler. Top of dish machine is soiled with dust and debris.
Jul 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in food preparation area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose connected to Mop sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled with a black mold like substance.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duck tape used to attach Fan cover in cheese cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee coffee cup and ice cream on shelf above food to serve to the public. In back freezer.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on employees preparing food items.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled blue bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in the walk in cooler is soiled with a black mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of Beer cooler is spoiled with debris and water.
Sep 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per employee the manager took all employee training home to sort through them. No employee training provided at inspection
Jul 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Canadian bacon (55F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (53F - Cold Holding) food items were held in pizza prep table across from oven. Spoke to employee about using an ice bath to cool food items down while in service. Per employee food items are consistently changed every 30 minutes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on Can opener blade
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per employee the manager took all employee training home to sort through them. No employee training provided at inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board on prep line closest to hand wash sink
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on pizza prep table
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on container of cheese, cracked container of sausage stored in the walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink closest to register
Single-service articles improperly stored. Premade pizza boxes stored On top of chemical 5 gallon chemical buckets
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light missing in cooler where Cheese is stored
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking on Premade Pizzas, employee wrote time
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles stored between stacks of prepped pizza boxes
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small black soufflé cups used to scoop Nuts and other pizza toppings
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to secure fan cover in reach in cooler used to store shredded cheese
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack stored On open case of napkins in the back of establishment
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees without hair restraints preparing pizzas
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damages near triple sink and hand wash sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk in cooler gasket, debris on exterior of dish machine
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean clear lid drying on shelf across from triple sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler under pizza prep line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom of reach in freezer
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.