MOONLIGHT DRIVE - IN
1515 S WASHINGTON AVE, Titusville FL 32780 · 321-267-8222
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
May have Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping behind chest reach in freezer unit, observed 1rodent dropping behind bag in the box beverage system.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips unavailable
Equipment in poor repair. Broken reach in freezer handle. Per operator, a work order was put in. Reach in freezer door broken by back storage area. Broken tall grey reach in freezer door handle located by back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around hood filters
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili stored on steam well to reheat for 3 hrs and 50 minutes.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili stored on steam well to reheat for 3 hrs and 50 minutes. Operator discarded it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around hood filters in kitchen above grill soiled with grease
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored above ready to eat sauce jars in reach in cooler. Operator removed
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per operator, tomatoes on make table are on time plan for 3 hours, form not available. Provided operator with time as a public health control form to fill for tomatoes held outside temperature control on make table.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic spoon with handle touching sauce in moonlight sauce container on make table by kitchen entrance door. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust -Hood filters above fryers soiled with grease
Mar 3, 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
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not properly secured. Operator secured.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server outside establishment taking orders open door walk in kitchen fix drinks no hand wash.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink sanitizer 500+ ppm. Operator remade 200ppm.
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. Employee Jill expired 2023.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in deep freezers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler to the back of prep room shelves soiled. Reach in freezer next to white reach in freezer soiled at the bottom.
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen back corner near exit in need of repair.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple areas thru out kitchen and device area without cove molding/baseboard in place.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table on front line make table, heavy cut marks.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back corner of prep area, floor tiles broken/missing.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall area under window ac unit in back in need of repair. Wall on prep area near water lines not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer unit in need of defrosting.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front counter reach in cooler make shelving rusting.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Water/electrical and waste water lines on front line area soiled.
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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May have Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping behind chest reach in freezer unit, observed 1rodent dropping behind bag in the box beverage system.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector soiled with mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen back corner near exit in need of repair.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple areas thru out kitchen and device area without cove molding/baseboard in place.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table on front line make table, heavy cut marks.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors and walls under and behind equipment soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back corner of prep area, floor tiles broken/missing.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon fryer oil stored directly on floor of kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall area under window ac unit in back in need of repair. Wall on prep area near water lines not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer unit in need of defrosting.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front counter reach in cooler make shelving rusting.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Water/electrical and waste water lines on front line area soiled.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection 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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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/ Currently 5 employees on site without a certified food manager present. Manager arrived while inspection was taking place.
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. Jillian expired 5/9/23
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over make table on front line area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items stored in walk in cooler over client items, relocated
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon fryer oil stored on floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near hand wash sink on front line soft serve machine area, wall in need of repair
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment on front cooks line in need of cleaning.
Utensils in poor condition. Lid to food storage container with broken edges, discarded by manager,
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