Hula Moon
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Hula Moon has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Hula Moon's 50 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. On soda bibs. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooks line. Operator put paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooks line. Operator placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under dishwasher heavily soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by dishwasher is in poor repair
36-24-5
50
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hws on cook line in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line sink
31B-03-4
Basic - 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. 3 tuna on cook line cooler.
06-09-1
78
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (44F - Cold Holding); basilini sauce (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); fried rice (44F - Cold Holding) cook put ice on product to rapid chill **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna under appetizers. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bottle of degreaser not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Right side cook line coole
14-74-7
Basic - 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. 4 tuna in cook line cooler drawer
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler in poor repair. Same cooler not keeping temperature
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on walk in freezer floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
55
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and by dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish dip (53F - Cold Holding); pico (60F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (55F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) guacamole (65F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (67F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (65F - Cold Holding); tuna (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding); rice (64F - Cold Holding) operator discard product. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with food debris **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - 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. 1 tuna on cook line cooler thawed
06-09-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and by dish machine
36-27-5
64
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area.
36-27-5
95
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Baseboard broken/missing in expo area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: til next routine **Time Extended**
36-03-4
95
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding); red potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); operator moved all time safety controlled items to cooler and call technician for service. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Baseboard broken/missing in expo area.
36-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
74
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on top of dish machine
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cookline unit drawers Microwave on cookline fan guard coming off
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cookline unit left over food debris Tin foil lining bottom of prep table by fryers soiled left over food debris Soda plates on drink machine in kitchen soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of both reach-in-coolers at the bar
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall Behind dish machine
36-27-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hula Moon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hula Moon on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hula Moon?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hula Moon.
How does Hula Moon compare to other restaurants in Indian Harbour Beach?
Hula Moon most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Indian Harbour Beach average of 76.
Has Hula Moon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hula Moon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hula Moon means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hula Moon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hula Moon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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