MOONDOG CAFE
823 WHITEHEAD ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305.7417699
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
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. Observed cut watermelon and cooked potatoes using time control,but items were not marked. Establishment has the procedure. As per employee food has been there for 1 hr. Manager labeled the food.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed cut watermelon and cooked potatoes using time control,but items were not marked. Establishment has the procedure. As per employee food has been there for 1 hr. Manager labeled the food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bottle by tortillas and sauces in a rack. Manager moved it.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris on the can opener. Employee washed it immediately.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap a the hand sink located at the kitchen area. Person in charge replaced the empty bottle immediately.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on prep table. Employee moved it immediately.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooked potatoes on the floor. Employee transferred the potatoes immediately
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign at the hand sink located at the entrance of the ware washing area. Employee posted it.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers with old labels stuck on them. Employee was coached about the issue.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen in the prep area: raw shell eggs (66F - Cold Holding. As per operator, placed on the table 1 hour before the inspection. Inspector discussed the proper methods with the operator and provided the form for time as a public health control. Operator placed the raw shell eggs into the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bakery: spray bottle with multi- surface cleaner on a table with baked goods.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multi-surface cleaner.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Bar area and by the outside walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Most employees in the kitchen preparing food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area and kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Throughout the establishment multiple buckets with sanitizer solution stored on the floor.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some mussel tags not marked with the last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with sauce on the floor inside walk in cooler. Manager put them on of the shelf.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (58F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, unit was turned off for approximately 30 minutes for repairs. Observed repair technician during inspection. Observed raw beef patty (56F - Cold Holding) at room temperature resting on containers at top of preparation cooler. Cook placed patties inside unit.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400 plus ppm) at cook line. Cook took solution to dilute with water.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in hand sink near outdoor ice machine. Manager removed item. Observed soiled cooking utensils stored inside hand sink at pastry preparation area. Employee began removing utensils.
Observed some mussel tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with manager.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of fries stored on floor at cook line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris at bar.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside employees hand washing sink.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food inside walk in cooler Freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walking cooler door.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
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