MOON THAI & JAPANESE
2818 WESTON RD, Weston FL 33331 · 954.384.7275
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026027991 | Feb 23, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $1,440 |
| 2--2025089526 | Oct 14, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $1,200 |
| 2--2024059801 | Sep 3, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2019042543 | Aug 17, 2019 | Oct 2, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2015018177 | Apr 16, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cloth napkin used as a liner for rice.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed in flip top cooler raw shell eggs stored over green onions and sauces no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf of flip top cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored in same container with peas not all commercially packaged in walk-in freezer. Operator stored correctly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in flip top 5 shell eggs stored with 1 cracked shell.
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed at sushi station employee washed hands in 2 compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server rinse out tea pot at the handwashing sink at the server station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at wait station. Operator provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken broth prepared 02/21 not date marked. Operator date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water faucet turned off located at sushi station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle in container of flour. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf stored next to spices in prep area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch a right wrist while preparing food
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken 40F stored on the floor on cook line. Employee elevated.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whisk stored in standing water temperature 75F on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of vissani microwave on cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler unwashed mushrooms stored over portion salads.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by ice machine prep area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops wet nesting inside mop bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled. Operator labeled.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing - failed to rubbed hands longer than 10 seconds. Employee re washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - raw beef stored in same container at raw chicken (not commercially packaged). Employee stored items correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler - raw chicken stored directly over raw beef. Employee stored items correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at cook line - raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 10minutes, item not portioned or prepared today. Employee stored item in lower cooling compartment.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line - garlic oil (81F - Hot Holding); shrimp tempura (103F - Hot Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 90 minutes. Operator stored garlic oil in cooler and placed the shrimp tempura under heat lamp.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at handwashing sink at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in dishwasher room.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at beverage room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 personal drinks on prepping table, stored next to rice maker.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with watch on right wrist. Employee removed item.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of tuna stored directly on the floor, employee stored correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in kitchen - small black oven soiled with grease and food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at 2 handwashing sinks at bar.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in freezer - multiple items not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in kitchen - raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Employee stored item in reach in cooler.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with chee hou sauce at dry storage area. Operator informed and stop sale issued.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw steak in walk in cooler. Operator relocate chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw shrimp and chicken cold held in flip top cooler at 45F. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to place ice packs on items for quick chill.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed the employees health policies including big 6 with Junyu Lu who is the certified food manager.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed sushi chef wash his hands in 2 compartment prep sink and then engage in food preparation.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. -Observed menu advertising; "Rainbow Roll" made with Tuna, Salmon, and White fish. Operator failed to present an invoice for white fish. Establishment used Wahoo fish to substitute white fish. no invoice for white.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked dumplings stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, item cook on 03/19/2025 more than 24 hours prior to the inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed accumulation of old food debris inside box containing plastic wrap.
Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. -Observed wall in disrepairs in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with bread crumbs stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs removed from the original container not labeled.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth napkin inside pot of sushi rice, employee removed
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid on same shelf of contain cooking oil in dry goods storage area, employee discarded.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 1) Thai station-raw shell eggs (61F - Cold Holding), per employee eggs held less than 4 hours, observed eggs stored above the rim line, employee removed eggs and stored on lower cooler for a quick chill.
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. Sushi rice, per employee food on time at 12:30 pm. employee labeled.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee working as a dishwasher has not been trained on how to verified dishwasher sanitizer function
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi station- plastic container and spoon inside, employee removed.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Sushi rolls made with white fish, invoices showed wahoo fish.
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/ 6 employees working in food preparation at the time of inspection
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees training expired
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents and tiles soiled with grease and food stains
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Several containers and boxes of food stored on floor, inside walk in freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers - under the counter in bar area, employee inverted
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu stated some sushi rolls made with white fish, invoices showed wahoo fish.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth napkin used to cover sushi rice. Employee removed.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid can next to coconut drinks and cooking oil boxes. Employee removed
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. Per employee sushi rice on time at 9:00 am, employee dated.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board - prep table in rear kitchen, build up of mold like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu stated some sushi rolls made with white fish, invoices showed wahoo fish.
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/ Carlos Mendez.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Employee provided
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form emailed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several containers of food, prep yesterday and Tuesday, inside glass cooler and walk in cooler. Employee begins to date each container
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents, along cook line, soiled with grease and dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles, end of walk in cooler floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area. Manager provided
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups stored on floor, under counter in bar area, employee removed
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen cook line- observed plastic container inside hand washing sink. Operator removed container.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior at top of door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen wok station- observed employee cellphone on prep table. Employee removed cellphone.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed wiping cloths on cutting boards. Employee removed wiping cloths.
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