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MOXIES

201 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE B-1, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954.666.6861

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats393
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625698
Grade history
FEB 25
JUL 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 5 small flying insects at downstairs bar - on chemical lines leading to dish machines. Did not observe any small flying insects landing on food contact surfaces or food.Operator exterminated and removed flying insects.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At the triple sink, Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). The solution was drained and refilled. 200ppm Quaternary
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On the cook line salad station low boy drawer, cut avocado with the stickers still attached. The stickers were removed and other avocados had stickers removed prior to washing.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At the wait station, 0ppm Quaternary. The solution was corrected to 200ppm Quaternary
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: At drying rack Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Priority: Basic
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 9, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in cook line area in front of fryer station Priority: Basic
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 9, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Observed: Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All downstairs bars soda guns.Some upstairs bar soda guns. Priority: Basic
Basic/29-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 9, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Jul 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Observed: Dish Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee properly washed hands. Priority: High Priority
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched raw chicken,changed gloves and touched cooked vegetables without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee properly wa
High priority/12A-12-4
Observed: Live, small flying insects found Approximately 5 small flying insects at downstairs bar - on chemical lines leading to dish machines. Did not observe any small flying insects landing on food contact surfaces or food.Operator exterminated and removed flying insects. Priority: High Priority
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar area counter top blue cheese olives (76F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was placed out for approximately 1 hour.Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to freezer for quick chill. Priority: High Priority
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Observed: At cook line No soap at handwash sink. Operator replaced. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Beverage walk in cooler milk. Per operator milk was opened two days ago. Operator date marked. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife rack on wall close to cook Line has accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cold water supply on left cook line hand sink diverted to temporary A/C unit.water 129F - too hot to safely wash hands. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Observed: No paper towels provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: At drying rack Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Priority: Basic
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on interior of small fridge door at expo area ad ice reach in fridge at downstairs bar. Priority: Basic
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in cook line area in front of fryer station Priority: Basic
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at down stairs bar. Ice buildup up in main walk in freezer by circulation fans. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Observed: Standing water in bottom of 3 drawer low boy cooler at fryer station. Priority: Basic
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Observed: Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All downstairs bars soda guns.Some upstairs bar soda guns. Priority: Basic
Basic/29-17-4/Warning
Jul 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Dish Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee properly washed hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched raw chicken,changed gloves and touched cooked vegetables without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee properly washed hands.
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 5 small flying insects at downstairs bar - on chemical lines leading to dish machines. Did not observe any small flying insects landing on food contact surfaces or food.Operator exterminated and removed flying insects.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar area counter top blue cheese olives (76F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was placed out for approximately 1 hour.Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to freezer for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
At cook line No soap at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/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. Beverage walk in cooler milk. Per operator milk was opened two days ago. Operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife rack on wall close to cook Line has accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cold water supply on left cook line hand sink diverted to temporary A/C unit.water 129F - too hot to safely wash hands.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No paper towels provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
At drying rack Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on interior of small fridge door at expo area ad ice reach in fridge at downstairs bar.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in cook line area in front of fryer station
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at down stairs bar. Ice buildup up in main walk in freezer by circulation fans.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of 3 drawer low boy cooler at fryer station.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All downstairs bars soda guns.Some upstairs bar soda guns.
Basic/29-17-4/Warning
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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2 cookline Employees drank from water bottles and then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees properly washed hands.
High priority/12A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 5 bar soda guns visibly soiled. Operator began cleaning during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Cookline Employees drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employees removed drinks.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Expo - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 400ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored next to food utensils and above food at sushi prep counter. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink. Operator removed.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw beef no glove change or hand-wash before handling clean sanitized utensil. Operator reminded cook to wash hands and change gloves.
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream dressing (56F - Cold Holding); bolognese (50-53F - Cold Holding); salsa (53-56F - Cold Holding) in Make Table at cook-line. As per operator items were prepped and portioned the day before and held in the walk-in cooler until placed in Make Table approximately 2hrs prior to inspection at 2:30PM. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler for quick cool down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Paperwork provided.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed tongs stores on equipment between use. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered baked potatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to operator and reviewed.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Expo employee. Employee removed drink and properly washed hands.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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