MOONLITE DINER
6201 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Under fryers on cook line.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Outside storage area
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.on dish rack and shelf on cook line.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on freezer chest is torn. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer chest gasket on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O chlorine Ppm . Operator discarded made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs and then handle single serve item without washing hands.
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee drop off dirty dishes then handled single serve to go items.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse monkey dish at hand washing sink.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On cook line in front of fryer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make table on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On cook line in front of fryer. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates on rack not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed can of Carmel topping with a dent on shelf. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish washing area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest on cook line Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 128F on flat top grill . Employee placed on hot side of flat top rechecked 161F Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make table on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peeling onions directly from bag and slicing. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pooled eggs not covered in flip top cooler. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of Carmel topping with a dent. Warning
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee was hands less than 10-15 seconds Employee told to wash hands again for longer time. Employee re washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. On cook washing his hands with no soap. Operator told cook to use soap. Employee washed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over bottled win in walk-in cooler. Employee placed wine on another shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (47F - Cold Holding) slice Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding) per employee held out or temp less than 2 hours removed from walk-in cooler and placed on line not portion or prep today. Employee placed ice pack on garlic butter and voluntary discarded cheese. Observed in 4 drawers below cook line slice American cheese (51F - Cold Holding); slice Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding) per employee items removed from walk-in cooler to drawer,out of temperature less than two hours not portion or prepare today. Employee placed ice packs on cheese. Observed at flip top cooler a front counter blue cheese dressing (51F - Cold Holding); ranch (54F - Cold Holding); butter pc (65F - Cold Holding) per employee removed from walk-in cooler to flip top cooler.held out of temperature less than 2 hours not portion or prep today employee placed items in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine 200+ Ppm. Employee diluted rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed windex spray bottle store on slash guard at hand washing sink front counter. Employee removed. Observed employee dump pitcher of coffee in hand washing sink. Employee cleaned out sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 21 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 10/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's bathroom in need of a covered receptacle. Prior warning issued. Still observed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Observed women's bathroom with no covered receptacle. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer ice build up. Prior warning issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Observed ice buildup in lower portion of reach-in freezer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/20/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-01-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's bathroom in need of a covered receptacle. Prior warning issued. Still observed. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on front counter on iced tea machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer ice build up. Prior warning issued. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing bucket with chlorine tested at 0ppm. Operator changed out solution. Retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 3 dented cans of spaghetti sauce. Operator removed. See stop sale. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed at grill, employee crack raw in shell eggs then handled 3 separate utensils without washing hands. Operator corrected, hands washed, new gloves applied, and contaminated utensils removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Grill drawer - portioned corned beef (46F - Cold Holding); burger patties (46F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (46F - Cold Holding) As per Operator, food in drawer less than 2 hours, not portioned today. Operator called for maintenance and placed bags of ice on foods to cool Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout entire main kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom- observed women receptacle with no cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed ice buildup on pipe line extending from walk in freezer to cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line low boy cooler- observed gaskets soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
13
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout entire main kitchen. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler- observed ice buildup on pipe inside walk in cooler. Ambient air 51 degrees. Advised operator not to store TCS Foods. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom- observed women receptacle with no cover. Warning
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. From counter at soda dispenser- observed employee thermo cup and beverage on prep station. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Main kitchen at dish machine- observed floor tile damage/cracked. Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood ventilation system- observed buildup of grease on pipe at hood ventilation system. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed ice buildup on pipe line extending from walk in freezer to cooler. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line low boy cooler- observed gaskets soiled with food debris. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cook line cutting boards, front counter prep table- observed soiled wiping cloths on cutting boards and prep table. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen prep table across from 3 compartment sink- observed chicken breast being thawed inside mixing bowl of water. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Main kitchen cook line at hand washing sink- observed water leaking from pipe into bucket underneath hand washing sink. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Main kitchen- observed operator exited outside to dumpster, returned to main kitchen and proceeded to handle clean utensils without washing hands. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen at ice machine-15 live flying insects flying around and landing on clean sanitized pots -mop sink-observed 5 live flying insects flying around mops. -steam table- observed 2 live flying insects flying over TCS Foods on steam table. -dry storage area at walk in cooler in kitchen- observed 2 live flying insects flying around cases of dry storage foods. -restrooms- observed 1 live flying insect flying outside men's restrooms door. Men's restroom- observed 4 live flying insect flying around trash can inside men's restroom. Dining area near restroom- observed 2 live flying insect landing on clean dining table for customers. -3 compartment sink in kitchen - observed 4 live flying insect landing on clean pots and single service utensils. Warning Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-sliced Turkey (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); Corn Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Beef Patties (45F - Cold Holding); Butter (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items was inside cooler since yesterday. Cold holding unit-Cold holding unit-; Tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced Turkey (65F - Cold Holding); Ham (59F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items have been on cold holding unit since yesterday. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-sliced Turkey (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); Corn Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Beef Patties (45F - Cold Holding); Butter (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items was inside cooler since yesterday. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 51 degrees F. Establishment have walked in freezer. Cold holding unit-Cold holding unit-; Tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced Turkey (65F - Cold Holding); Ham (59F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items have been on cold holding unit since yesterday. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen cook line- observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2023 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 13 basic).