MOONDOG CAFE

Name: MOONDOG CAFE
Address: 823 WHITEHEAD ST, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 96.5

823 WHITEHEAD ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5402495

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96.5 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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MOONDOG CAFE in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96.5 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 13, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 2 critical, 1 major, 5 minor.

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The latest inspection on August 13, 2025 included 2 critical violations, 1 major, and 5 minor.

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Most employees in the kitchen preparing food.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area and kitchen.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Bar area and by the outside walk in cooler.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bakery: spray bottle with multi- surface cleaner on a table with baked goods.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

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