Moon Hut
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
29
Score
Moon Hut appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “menu does not identify which items contain raw”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Cape Canaveral facility scores 76, putting Moon Hut on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
14
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew your license as soon as possible to avoid any additional charges
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Multiple in kitchen and service areas
41-24-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked onions stored under dripping condenser pipe in walk-in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler below expo window whipped cream (56F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's not marked on menus **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
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. Not signed by recent hires. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Under glass window in service drink line. Equipment blocking access
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters between ice machine and hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker put on hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooked onions stored under dripping condenser pipe in walk-in cooler. SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food in walk-in cooler. Raw shelled eggs under oven. Oats on cook line. Cases of oranges in service aisle
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On front of oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Steam well positioned in front of hand wash sink on cook line **Warning**
08B-54-4
29
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler to the left of coffee makers slaw (53F - Cold Holding); hollandaise (53F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (53F - Cold Holding); gravy (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (53F - Cold Holding) sour cream packets (53F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler to the left of coffee makers slaw (53F - Cold Holding); hollandaise (53F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (53F - Cold Holding); gravy (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream packets (53F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on shelf above straws and sugar packets in service aisle
41-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's on each side of the menu are not marked. Hostess marked all menus. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filter for ice machine
29-28-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Togo lids on the floor in dry storage room. Coffee filters stored uncovered
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler. Multiple food items stored without coverings
08B-12-5
41
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Chef filling container in holding area of flip top reach in cooler on make line with shredded cheese. SEE STOP SALE
09-01-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Chef filling container in holding area of flip top reach in cooler on make line with shredded cheese.
01B-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not stored in protected manner. Operator placed in covered container **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelves above make line.
12B-07-4
58
Dec 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In fryer basket cooked tomato (114F - Hot Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded
03B-01-6
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. Missing for Phillip Carroll
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of hood system has an accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 in rear shed 2 in dry storage
35A-03-4
70
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Hollandaise is only heated to 135°F. Operator marked all menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Orange juice and Jupiter juice is held over night. Educated about procedure moving forward. SEE STOP SALE
52-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of service on water filter next to ice machine
29-28-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Stickers still on avocados while in production cooler. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Operator installed a smoker unit on rear of building no plans on file. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Not yet submitted **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored over single service towels. Operator moved towels **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flying insects in dining area. Operator killed all but 3. Next unannounced as per supervisor woods
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in low boil unit below grill **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw salmon in sealed vacuum packaging bearing thawing requirements label
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top of reach in cooler nearest to walk in cooler butter milk (50F - Cold Holding In the red cokeacola reach in cooler on service line butter packets (47F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Head chef Phil has been employed since February and has not received certification
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon on bagel and lox, house and Cesar salad. Operator marked each menu **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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/. Operator installed a smoker unit on rear of building no plans on file. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance behind deflector plate
22-20-5
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. Fully thawed raw salmon in sealed vacuum packaging bearing thawing requirements label. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service silverware stored on floor **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
29
Aug 28, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Center 2 door reach in cooler across from cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Ordered new unit. Unit not in use **Time Extended**
14-74-7
95
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using brown hand washing paper towels to line food containers
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef stored over cooked ham. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Across from cook line in wells scrambled eggs (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. raw shrimp (62F - Cold Holding). Beneath service window cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) In flip top of reach in cooler of juice/coffee area cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) In service aisle non uht creamer (68F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell on cook line sausage gravy (110F - Hot Holding); hollandaise (120F - Hot Holding). Under heat lamp in service window butter (110F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm
41-27-4
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls in well of hand wash sink next to triple sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs **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/ Manager showed up during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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. Multiple new hires missing from signoff sheet. No dates listed
11-26-1
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. Only able to provide certificates for one employee.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Closed it **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in space between dish area and dry storage room
36-32-5
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. Center 2 door reach in cooler across from cook line
14-74-7
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook had breakfast plate on storage shelf over utensils
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near triple sink
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from walls of hood system **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of opened single service items stored on the floor in dry storage room and attached closet
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
14
May 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at mop sink **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine dish machine **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. On rear of building **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in freezer have an accumulation of dust **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moon Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moon Hut on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moon Hut?
Across the inspection record, “menu does not identify which items contain raw” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Moon Hut.
How does Moon Hut compare to other restaurants in Cape Canaveral?
Moon Hut most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Canaveral average of 76.
Has Moon Hut's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Moon Hut have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Moon Hut 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 Moon Hut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moon Hut is inspected around five times per year on average.
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