Cafe Moka
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Moka eight times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 31, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored outside on back deck”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Tavernier restaurant, which scores around 71. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine @0ppm COS 100ppm
22-42-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator for room temperature spinache, and tomatoes croissants
03F-10-5
67
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.spinach ricotta croissants 77F in display case for 30 minutes, relocated to cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - 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. Chlorine 0 ppm in dish machine Triple sink set up to sanitize, quaternary @200ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened Turkey, ham not date marked **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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/. Observed another building on the same property that is Not on approved plans and is used for food storage. Including an ice machine, Freezer , dry storage **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food stored outside on back deck, in a stand up freezer unit that is exposed to environmental contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-42-4
45
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food sliced turkey.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed a freezer outside holding food on back patio, This must be relocated to inside the restaurant
08B-42-4
Basic - Employee personal items, purse , stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
52
Mar 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep room
31B-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Moka last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Moka on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Moka?
Across the inspection record, “food stored outside on back deck” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Moka.
How does Cafe Moka compare to other restaurants in Tavernier?
Cafe Moka most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavernier average of 71.
Has Cafe Moka's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Moka have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Moka 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 Cafe Moka inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Moka is inspected around three times per year on average.
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