Moonchies 656

1516 Max Hooks Rd Ste A & B, Groveland, FL 34736

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Moonchies 656 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 22, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Compared to other Groveland restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer. It all commercially packaged.

08A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ketchup and mayo ketchup in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender and multiple items on top of metal grate over Handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee de multiple times in reach in cooler with food for establishment.

08B-49-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk rice, soy and multiple items on floor in MFDV.

08B-38-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee water bottle in reach in cooler in kitchen.

12B-13-4

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Calamari 46F and cooked shrimp 46F cold holding. Employee put ice on both.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Raw swai cooked shrimp and cooked calamari used for ceviche. Operator will not served the raw swai in the ceviche **Corrective Action Taken**

01D-01-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle on prep table next to foods being prepped. Employee educated and removed drink.

12B-07-4

Dec 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moonchies 656 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moonchies 656 on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Moonchies 656 compare to other restaurants in Groveland?

Moonchies 656 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Groveland average of 87.

Has Moonchies 656's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Moonchies 656 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Moonchies 656 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.

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