MOON HUT

Name: MOON HUT
Address: 7802 N ATLANTIC AVE, CAPE CANAVERAL, FL, 32920, US
Rating: 28.8

7802 N ATLANTIC AVE, CAPE CANAVERAL, FL 32920

License #1507196

28.8 Grade F / 100

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September 29, 2026 · 24 findings · 8 critical

Routine - Food

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MOON HUT in CAPE CANAVERAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 28.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 72 total violations — 24 critical, 18 major, 30 minor.

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June 3, 2026

The latest inspection on September 29, 2026 shows 24 observation rows: 8 critical, 3 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw salmon and raw mahi fish stored in glass reach in cooler on cook line completely thawed in package. Raw shell Eggs stored on kitchen floor for more than 4 hours at 54F.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs and eggs Benedict not identified on menu. Operator initiated correcting during inspection.
[10-13-5] In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket stored in inverted by ice machine and dish machine area. Operator flipped it.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove in kitchen at 91F. Operator replaced water. New temp 173F.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Two buckets On cook line. Operator double bucketed both.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Raw fish stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on cooked potato salad 9/19 and tuna salad 9/17. Operator removed
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine at 0 ppm. Operator primed it and changed solution. New reading 50 ppm.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose bib by triple sink and water heater area, and on splitter on mop sink outside back area
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. 1 small flying insect observed in kitchen
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[55-01-5] Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
[06-09-2] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Raw salmon and raw mahi fish stored in glass reach in cooler on cook line completely thawed in package.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink by triple sink area. Operator added one during inspection
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On make table on cook line completely thawed
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For raw shell eggs stored on cook line in kitchen
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple Unlabeled flour containers. Operator labeled during inspection
[12A-27-4] 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, then moved to handle cooked pancake and cooked bacon without washing hands and changing gloves
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell Eggs stored on kitchen floor for more than 4 hours at 54F. Operator discarded
[41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In Multiple areas across kitchen and server stations. Operator removed
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef patties and raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Raw Beef filet stored above raw pork chops in low boy cooler. Operator removed

Disposition: Warning Issued
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker put on hat
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooked onions stored under dripping condenser pipe in walk-in cooler. SEE STOP SALE
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food in walk-in cooler. Raw shelled eggs under oven. Oats on cook line. Cases of oranges in service aisle
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On front of oven door
[08B-54-4] Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Steam well positioned in front of hand wash sink on cook line
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew your license as soon as possible to avoid any additional charges
[41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Multiple in kitchen and service areas
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked onions stored under dripping condenser pipe in walk-in cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler below expo window whipped cream (56F - Cold Holding)
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedicts not marked on menus
[11-26-1] 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. Not signed by recent hires.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Under glass window in service drink line. Equipment blocking access
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. No date of last service on filters between ice machine and hand wash sink

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance behind deflector plate
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw salmon in sealed vacuum packaging bearing thawing requirements label. SEE STOP SALE
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink on prep table
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service silverware stored on floor
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flying insects in dining area. Operator killed all but 3. Next unannounced as per supervisor woods
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in low boil unit below grill
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw salmon in sealed vacuum packaging bearing thawing requirements label
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top of reach in cooler nearest to walk in cooler butter milk (50F - Cold Holding In the red cokeacola reach in cooler on service line butter packets (47F - Cold Holding)
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored over single service towels. Operator moved towels
[53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Head chef Phil has been employed since February and has not received certification
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon on bagel and lox, house and Cesar salad. Operator marked each menu
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator installed a smoker unit on rear of building no plans on file.