Boat in the Moat
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Boat in the Moat nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
By comparison, the average Florida facility scores 72, putting Boat in the Moat on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - (null) Observed on the kitchen counter: Butter chips (67F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they were out for approximately 1hr and placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer buckets at 400ppm chlorine. Operator remade to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed their current license not displayed.
50-09-4
70
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
74
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at t back prep. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at drink prep area sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken pot pie (101F - Cooling) after 1.5 hours. Operator placed in microwave to reheat to 165F and will then hot hold.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at back dishwash and waitstaff dirty dish drop off filled with strainer and ice and straws. No handwashing available. Placed strainer in adjacent mopsink and cleared handsink for hand washing only. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink used as dumpsink as evidenced by cut lemons and ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided form at inspection via email.
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour, sugar at back prep with no common name label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
45
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled water on floor at dry storage area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on handsink. operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer over 200ppm strip turned black. Corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boat in the Moat last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boat in the Moat on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
Has Boat in the Moat's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boat in the Moat have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boat in the Moat 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 Boat in the Moat inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boat in the Moat is inspected around three times per year on average.