Blue Moon Diner
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Blue Moon Diner, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Palm Beach Gardens facility scores 81, putting Blue Moon Diner on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
18
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw Pork sausage stored over cooked sausage, not all commercially packaged . Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line, hash browns (101F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F. Operator placed item onto flat top to reheat,
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, handwashing sink used for other purposes as evident by metal pitcher inside sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, Hollandaise sauce, gravy, mash potatoes, chicken soup, prepared onsite and held over 24 hours without proper date marking. Advised operator of proper date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At rear of kitchen near dishwasher area, pipe leaking at hand wash sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At kitchen above cook line, ceiling soiled with mold like substance.
36-34-5
55
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for Edmund. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: No certified food manager for Edwin D. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's on menu without any indication that food is served raw or undercooked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Benedict's on menu without any indication that food is served raw or undercooked **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: No Certfied food manager at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
74
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for Edmund. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's on menu without any indication that food is served raw or undercooked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
74
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over cut ham and sliced cheese- operator removed and stored properly. At walk in cooler raw sausage over milk-operator stored and properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk in cooler Raw shell eggs -46-49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. On top of the reach in cooler by cookline - Raw shell eggs 83F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food sitting out for 30 minutes- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee used gloves and touched their face and engaged in food preparation without changing their gloves or washing their hands.- educated operator - employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
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. At walk in cooler sliced white cheese 49F- cold holding, cooked potato salad 49F- cold holding, , diced yellow cheese 49F- cold holding, block cheddar cheese 49F- cold holding, , red sauce 48F- cold holding, cut melon 49F- cold holding, raw bacon 48F- cold holding, broth 49F- cold holding, cut cabbage 49F- cold holding, feta cheese 49F- cold holding, cooked eggs 49F- cold holding, cooked potatoes 48F- cold holding batter 50F- cold holding ,corn beef 48F- cold holding, cooked egg 48F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler by cookline- cut melon 54F at 1:30( cooling since 7:00AM), sausage 52F- cold holding, pooled eggs 50F at 1:30( cooling since 7:00AM), shredded yellow cheese 48-52F- at 1:30( cooling since 7:00AM), cut sausage 50F at 1:30( cooling since 7:00), diced tomatoes 48-52F- at 1:30( cooling since 7:00) shredded white cheese 49F at 1:30( cooling since 7:00), diced ham 48F at 1:30( cooling since 7:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale. At walk in cooler -pooled eggs 50F at 2:00( cooling since 7:00) - at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale . Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk in cooler Raw shell eggs -46-49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler- Hollandaise sauce 60F at 2:00( cooling since 8:00) cooked potatoes 83F at 2:00( cooling since 8:00)- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within remaining time- see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler sliced white cheese 49F- cold holding, cooked potato salad 49F- cold holding, , diced yellow cheese 49F- cold holding, block cheddar cheese 49F- cold holding, , red sauce 48F- cold holding, cut melon 49F- cold holding, raw bacon 48F- cold holding, broth 49F- cold holding, cut cabbage 49F- cold holding, feta cheese 49F- cold holding, cooked eggs 49F- cold holding, cooked potatoes 48F- cold holding batter 50F- cold holding ,corn beef 48F- cold holding, cooked egg 48F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. At walk in cooler ham 46F- cold holding milk 46F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler by cookline- cut melon 54F at 1:30( cooling since 7:00AM), sausage 52F- cold holding, pooled eggs 50F at 1:30( cooling since 7:00AM), shredded yellow cheese 48-52F- at 1:30( cooling since 7:00AM), cut sausage 50F at 1:30( cooling since 7:00), diced tomatoes 48-52F- at 1:30( cooling since 7:00) shredded white cheese 49F at 1:30( cooling since 7:00), diced ham 48F at 1:30( cooling since 7:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale. At walk in cooler -pooled eggs 50F at 2:00( cooling since 7:00) - at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale . **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler- Hollandaise sauce 60F at 2:00( cooling since 8:00) cooked potatoes 83F at 2:00( cooling since 8:00)- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within remaining time- see stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched their face and then put on gloves and engaged in food preparation without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - 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. At dishwashing area- employee handled dirty dishes than handled clean dishes without changing their gloves and washing their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pitcher in hand sink by cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for Edmund. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's on menu without any indication that food is served raw or undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping clothes in cookline prep counter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
21-12-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed banana stored over cut tomatoes - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler- in use bananas with stickers still attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone stored over prep counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
14
Jun 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At front counter bar/ server station approximately 4 small flying insects landing on in use ice scoop wall and bottle of balsamic vinegar. At dinning room area approximately 20 small flying insects landing on dining room walls. At back door hallway- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on soda boxes and wall. At dishwashing/ prep kitchen area- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on single service containers and wires above prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: At front counter bar/ server station approximately 3 small flying insects landing on shelf above shake machine and walls. At dinning room area approximately 10 small flying insects landing on dining room walls. At back door hallway- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on soda boxes and wall. At dishwashing/ prep kitchen area- approximately 4 small flying insects landing on single service containers and wires above prep table **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler- sliced tomatoes 44F at 9:50 to 44F at 10:10 ( cooling since 8:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator placed ice bags on food to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline- Cut ham 52-54F- cold holding, Cooked sausage 66F- cold holding, sliced ham 48-50F- cold holding, sliced turkey 48-51F- cold holding, cooked onions 45-47F- cold holding , diced cheese 45-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- as per operator- food out of temperature for 3 hours - operator placed ice bags in food to quick chill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler- Hard boiled eggs ( peeled) 51F at 10:00 ( cooling overnight ) - at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - 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. At dishwashing area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands- educated operator employee washed hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At front counter bar/ server station approximately 4 small flying insects landing on in use ice scoop wall and bottle of balsamic vinegar. At dinning room area approximately 20 small flying insects landing on dining room walls. At back door hallway- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on soda boxes and wall. At dishwashing/ prep kitchen area- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on single service containers and wires above prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler- Hard boiled eggs ( peeled) 51F at 10:00 ( cooling overnight ) - at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edmund Dayan - no proof **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler - in use avaocoads and bananas with stickers attached not washed properly- educated operator - employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open bottle of water at cookline prep counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
29
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At front counter bar/ server station approximately 2 small flying insects landing on reach in cooler and wall. At dinning room area approximately 15 small flying insects on dining room walls. At dishwashing/ prep/ kitchen area- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on single service containers. At back door hallway- approximately 2 small flying insects landing on soda boxes and wall. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: At dinning room / front counter area approximately 12 small flying insects on dining room walls. At dishwashing/ prep/ kitchen area- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on single service containers. At back door hallway- approximately small flying insects landing on soda boxes and wall. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pitcher in hand sink by cookline- operator removed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
64
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - 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. At dishwashing area+ employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler- cut ham 51-52F- cold holding, cut sausage 52-54F- cold holding, cut Melon 51-55F- cold holding, milk 52-61F- cold holding, shredded cheese 54F- cold holding , sliced cheese 52-54F- cold holding, cooked sausage 55F- cold holding, cooked sausage patties 55F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cookline on top of flip top cooler- raw shell eggs 66F- cold holding - food left out on counter- as per operator food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler,er- raw shell eggs stored above cooked sausage- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At front counter bar/ server station approximately 2 small flying insects landing on reach in cooler and wall. At dinning room area approximately 15 small flying insects on dining room walls. At dishwashing/ prep/ kitchen area- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on single service containers. At back door hallway- approximately 2 small flying insects landing on soda boxes and wall. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler at cookline- cut tomatoes 52-54F at 9:40 to 52-54F at 10:00 ( cooling since 8:30)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pitcher in hand sink by cookline- operator removed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler- bucket of cooked potatoes stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler by cookline- in use avocados with stickers attached. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cookline counters wet/ soiled wiping cloth stored on cutting board. **Warning**
21-12-4
27
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: sausage patties (58F - Cold Holding) Observed in pan resting on top of drop in pans of flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator placed product back inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Flip top cooler: sausage links and patties (57F cold holding) Observed in pan resting on top of pan inserts. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed back into lower portion of cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup and spatula in hand wash sink on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Observed measuring pitcher in hand wash sink on cook line. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Not available at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ 4 food handling employees currently on shift, no certified food manager present at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: 4 food handling employees on shift at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have heavy rust and pitting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Same. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner spray and burn spray stored in cabinet over prep table where spices and canned food items are stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: sausage patties (58F - Cold Holding) Observed in pan resting on top of drop in pans of flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator placed product back inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork sausage links over onions and melons at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Observed at cook line. Advised operator to correct to 50-100ppm chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - 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/ 4 food handling employees currently on shift, no certified food manager present at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup and spatula in hand wash sink on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have heavy rust and pitting. **Warning**
14-17-4
39
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 8 seconds after handling dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes- educated operator - employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash Sink blocked by buckets at dish machine area- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels- near hand wash sink by dish machine. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline flip top cooler- in use bananas and avocados with stickers attached - educated operator employee removed and washed properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot with cooked potatoes on floor in walk in cooler- operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
52
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed one flat of eggs on cook line temperature 69F. Per operator less than one hour. Operator placed eggs in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: At reach in cooler by cook line- Raw shell eggs at 86F - food not prepared or portioned today- as per operator eggs used and taken out of cooler frequently- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed in cooler to quick chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measuring cup ,knives and spatula in hand washing sink at cook line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edmund Dayan schedule test May 8 or 9 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: No certified food manager training for Edmund Dayan **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above make table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
67
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then handle a spatula to an omelette. Inform employee about proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer 200+ Ppm. Employee diluted rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed one flat of eggs on cook line temperature 69F. Per operator less than one hour. Operator placed eggs in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiped hands with soiled wiping cloth and handle clean plates without washing hands. Explained employee proper hand washing **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measuring cup ,knives and spatula in hand washing sink at cook line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edmund Dayan schedule test May 8 or 9 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above make table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above make table **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Operator cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken sitting in sink out at room temperature without water running on it. Employee removed and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados over tuna Saladin walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
27
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
70
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler near cookline- raw shell eggs stored over blueberries- operator removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. At dishwashing area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands- educated operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employees crack raw shell egg then without washing there hands- handled spatula to serve cooked eggs- educated operator- employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler- mashed potatoes 103F at 9:20 to 96-101F at 10:00( cooling since 9:00)- food overstacked and covered- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 70F within remaining hour- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by cutting board on top on sink at dishwashing area- operator removed cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler -stickers on avocados at cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor - operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-34-5
32
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment was issued a warning on previous routine, call back was never completed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on walk in cooler shelving **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: At walk-in cooler; rust on shelving. **Admin Complaint**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Ceiling tile(s) missing above walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
36-36-4
64
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells at cook line . Cook discarded broken shells . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less at cook line . Cook moved to cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 68° at front counter being held less than 4 hours . Employee moved to acceptable cooler . ...cut tomatoes, ham, cheeses, sauce , cut melon, grilled onion all at between 44°-46° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food being held less than four hours , Cook covered the food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....glass cleaner spray bottle stored with chocolate syrup at front line . Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...pitcher , spoon stored in hand washing sink at kitchen. Cook moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at all hand washing sink at establishment. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Moon Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Moon Diner on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Moon Diner?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Blue Moon Diner.
How does Blue Moon Diner compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Blue Moon Diner most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Blue Moon Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Moon Diner have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blue Moon Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Blue Moon Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Moon Diner is inspected around five times per year on average.
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