Moon River Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
58
Score
Public records show six inspections at Moon River Pizza stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Moon River Pizza's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle stored on counter top near prep table with cut tomatoes. Employees properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear solution unable and stored on counter top near prep table with cut tomatoes. Employee stated it's sanitizer and properly stored spray bottle
41-17-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in kitchen area
36-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over dry storage in back kitchen area
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles with water damage in back kitchen storage area
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal item stored next to to go lids in back storage area
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind pizza oven
36-73-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. White handle chef knife with broken tip stored in clean magnetic wall mount at dish machine area
14-12-4
58
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On prep table near cook line, one (1) can of tomato sauce is dented. Can removed to receive credit.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, pizza sauce stored overnight 47F. Pizza sauce discarded. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
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/ Four (4) employees working - none are certified food managers. One employee working stated he just took the manager certification exam but could not show proof he passed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
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. No proof of training for two (2) employees working today.
53B-13-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash, clothing, mattresses around shared dumpster area. Person in Charge states will contact building owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-19-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not maintained smooth and durable. Floor throughout kitchen and walk in cooler. Ceiling tiles in back dry storage/mop sink area. Person in Charge states that establishment is working on estimates for repairs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared green dumpster behind establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door near restrooms. Person in Charge states repair company has been contacted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Sink leaking. Sink near dish machine in kitchen is leaking.
29-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from pizza oven.
29-49-6
45
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 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. Dish machine tested 0ppm. Sanitizer container was empty. Person in Charge changed sanitizer container and retested dish machine - 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately sixty (60) rodent droppings in establishment: approximately thirty (30) on floor in back storage area near hot water heater and behind reach in freezer and approximately thirty (30) on floor under dish machine and behind stand up reach in coolers on back side of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on front counter with packages of crackers and single use straws. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet on back side of building where black hose is attached.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment controls pizza by the slice on time control (items are marked), but no written plan could be provided. Inspector emailed Time as Public Health Control paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any certified food manager for entire establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles in back storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two (2) employees working on pizza make line. One (1) placed on hat. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Large old mixer in kitchen area is rusted. Mixer is also non-operational. Reach in cooler on pizza make line has multiple broken handles.
14-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door in storage area near hot water heater.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors throughout kitchen and food storage areas including some areas with unsealed concrete.
36-11-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor behind equipment in kitchen area. Floor under dish area. Wall under/behind dish area.
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door near restrooms.
35B-03-4
32
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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 ppms at dish machine **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drinks in reach in pizza cooler, discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler **Warning**
36-34-5
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza for pizza by the slice, employee agreed to place time that pizza came out on chart **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
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. Some expired in march
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over edge where marinara sauce is stored moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in cooler, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moon River Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moon River Pizza on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moon River Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moon River Pizza.
How does Moon River Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Moon River Pizza most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.
Has Moon River Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moon River Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Moon River Pizza 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 Moon River Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moon River Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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