Mood
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Mood has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Tequesta sits at 76, putting Mood on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Same. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish drying rack on food storage containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Same. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
86
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper stored and in direct contact with cut lettuce at small flip top cooler. Mushrooms stored and in direct contact with paper towel at tall reach in cooler. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink in rear alley of restaurant. Operator removed splitter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by server side station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, mashed potatoes, Diced tomato salsa made 10/25 not date marked. Operator date marked products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish drying rack on food storage containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
45
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Cooked black beans made 9/11 and 9/12, marinara made 9/11, ramen broth (miso paste) made 9/11. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sesame agave sauce (cooked garlic) (51F - Cold Holding) Observed in squirt bottle in a bucket surrounded with ice. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed directly in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Not available at time of inspection. Bodily fluids procedure sent to operator.
11-27-4
67
Mar 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 0 ppm, container empty. Chef replaced container 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. French fries 59°F, cooked sunchoke 60°F, cooked sweet potatoes 60°F in drawer under grill , cooked 3 days ago. Chef stated drawer broke.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries 59°F, cooked sunchoke 60°F, cooked sweet potatoes 60°F in drawer under grill , cooked 3 days ago. Chef stated drawer broke. See stop sale
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans cooked at 1:30, at 2:30 (93°F - Cooling); beans 3:00 (89°-91°F - Cooling), beans are covered with Saran Wrap and a lid, in glass door reach in cooler. Chef placed beans in freezer to cool below 70°F within the next 30 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use flour scoop in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair cold water handle at hand sink in dish area not functioning properly. Cold water comes on and off.
29-08-4
Basic - Cook eating while preparing food in kitchen and then engaging in wrapping beans. Reviewed proper procedures with cook. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-01-4
45
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched fried plant based chicken nuggets assembled them on the sandwich to be send out to customer's table; manager educated and employee washed hands and put gloves on; **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- on the clean dishes rack next to dishwasher Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server's station Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use- at cook line Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
74
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mood on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mood?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mood.
How does Mood compare to other restaurants in Tequesta?
Mood most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tequesta average of 76.
Has Mood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mood have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mood means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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