Moonlite Diner

6201 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
American
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
20
Score
High Risk

Moonlite Diner has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 16 violations lately compared to roughly nine violations before.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

13
Inspections
7
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs changed gloves then handle single serve items and clean plates without washing hands. Explained to operator proper hand washing technique employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes then rubbed hands together less than 10 seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs 54F ambient temperature on cook line. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours Operator placed in cooler.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. 7 pieces of salmon
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 drawers below flat top hamburger patties (47F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (110F - Hot Holding); hollandaise (109F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator reheated in microwave. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution 200+ Ppm. Operator discarded and changed solution rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator could not locate.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water handle on cook line frozen.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly identified and segregated in walk-in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch on left wrist while preparing food
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored on top of coffee grinder machine not stored inverted. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall in dishwasher area.
36-27-5
20
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Observed: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs then handled clean plate without washing hands. Manager told employee to was hands . Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
12A-27-4
High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 pounds 2.5 ounces Priority: High Priority
01B-01-4
High Priority - Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm . Manager diluted rechecked 100 **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
41-27-4
High Priority - Observed: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook pick up wiping cloth from kitchen floor then proceeded to handle single serve items. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
12A-29-4
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork chops stored over packages of onions rings not all commercially packaged in walk-in freezer. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-02-6
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over portion packs of cooked slices of turkey. Operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 4 drawers below grill sliced Swiss cheese (45F); sliced American (44-47F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in reach in freezer chest for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Using chlorine operator has quaternary test kit Priority: Intermediate
16-32-5
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pickle tub in walk-in cooler. Priority: Basic
14-01-5
Basic - Observed: Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.dented can of tuna on walk in cooler shelf. Priority: Basic
08B-20-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
40-06-5
Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager on cook line engaging in food prep. Priority: Basic
13-03-4
Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**Priority: Basic
35B-01-4
Basic - Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line Priority: Basic
22-08-4
Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
33-16-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored on top of coffee machine not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Priority: Basic
25-06-4
Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Storage room and cook line Priority: Basic
36-27-5
Basic - Observed: Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Priority: Basic
02D-01-5
17
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs and then handle single serve item without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee drop off dirty dishes then handled single serve to go items.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse monkey dish at hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Under fryers on cook line.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Outside storage area
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.on dish rack and shelf on cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on freezer chest is torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer chest gasket on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line.
21-10-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O chlorine Ppm . Operator discarded made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
37
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On cook line in front of fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make table on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of Carmel topping with a dent. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee was hands less than 10-15 seconds Employee told to wash hands again for longer time. Employee re washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. On cook washing his hands with no soap. Operator told cook to use soap. Employee washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over bottled win in walk-in cooler. Employee placed wine on another shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (47F - Cold Holding) slice Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding) per employee held out or temp less than 2 hours removed from walk-in cooler and placed on line not portion or prep today. Employee placed ice pack on garlic butter and voluntary discarded cheese. Observed in 4 drawers below cook line slice American cheese (51F - Cold Holding); slice Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding) per employee items removed from walk-in cooler to drawer,out of temperature less than two hours not portion or prepare today. Employee placed ice packs on cheese. Observed at flip top cooler a front counter blue cheese dressing (51F - Cold Holding); ranch (54F - Cold Holding); butter pc (65F - Cold Holding) per employee removed from walk-in cooler to flip top cooler.held out of temperature less than 2 hours not portion or prep today employee placed items in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine 200+ Ppm. Employee diluted rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed windex spray bottle store on slash guard at hand washing sink front counter. Employee removed. Observed employee dump pitcher of coffee in hand washing sink. Employee cleaned out sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed can of Carmel topping with a dent on shelf. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On cook line in front of fryer. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 128F on flat top grill . Employee placed on hot side of flat top rechecked 161F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make table on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peeling onions directly from bag and slicing. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pooled eggs not covered in flip top cooler. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish washing area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest on cook line **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates on rack not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
17
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's bathroom in need of a covered receptacle. Prior warning issued. Still observed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Observed women's bathroom with no covered receptacle. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer ice build up. Prior warning issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Observed ice buildup in lower portion of reach-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 3 dented cans of spaghetti sauce. Operator removed. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed at grill, employee crack raw in shell eggs then handled 3 separate utensils without washing hands. Operator corrected, hands washed, new gloves applied, and contaminated utensils removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Grill drawer - portioned corned beef (46F - Cold Holding); burger patties (46F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (46F - Cold Holding) As per Operator, food in drawer less than 2 hours, not portioned today. Operator called for maintenance and placed bags of ice on foods to cool **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's bathroom in need of a covered receptacle. Prior warning issued. Still observed. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on front counter on iced tea machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer ice build up. Prior warning issued. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing bucket with chlorine tested at 0ppm. Operator changed out solution. Retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
50
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout entire main kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom- observed women receptacle with no cover. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Still observed **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed ice buildup on pipe line extending from walk in freezer to cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line low boy cooler- observed gaskets soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
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. Walk in cooler-sliced Turkey (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); Corn Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Beef Patties (45F - Cold Holding); Butter (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items was inside cooler since yesterday. Cold holding unit-Cold holding unit-; Tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced Turkey (65F - Cold Holding); Ham (59F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items have been on cold holding unit since yesterday. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-sliced Turkey (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); Corn Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Beef Patties (45F - Cold Holding); Butter (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items was inside cooler since yesterday. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 51 degrees F. Establishment have walked in freezer. Cold holding unit-Cold holding unit-; Tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); slice cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced Turkey (65F - Cold Holding); Ham (59F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items have been on cold holding unit since yesterday. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Main kitchen- observed operator exited outside to dumpster, returned to main kitchen and proceeded to handle clean utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen at ice machine-15 live flying insects flying around and landing on clean sanitized pots -mop sink-observed 5 live flying insects flying around mops. -steam table- observed 2 live flying insects flying over TCS Foods on steam table. -dry storage area at walk in cooler in kitchen- observed 2 live flying insects flying around cases of dry storage foods. -restrooms- observed 1 live flying insect flying outside men's restrooms door. Men's restroom- observed 4 live flying insect flying around trash can inside men's restroom. Dining area near restroom- observed 2 live flying insect landing on clean dining table for customers. -3 compartment sink in kitchen - observed 4 live flying insect landing on clean pots and single service utensils. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen cook line- observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout entire main kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
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. Walk in cooler- observed ice buildup on pipe inside walk in cooler. Ambient air 51 degrees. Advised operator not to store TCS Foods. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom- observed women receptacle with no cover. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
33-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. From counter at soda dispenser- observed employee thermo cup and beverage on prep station. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Main kitchen at dish machine- observed floor tile damage/cracked. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood ventilation system- observed buildup of grease on pipe at hood ventilation system. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed ice buildup on pipe line extending from walk in freezer to cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line low boy cooler- observed gaskets soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cook line cutting boards, front counter prep table- observed soiled wiping cloths on cutting boards and prep table. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen prep table across from 3 compartment sink- observed chicken breast being thawed inside mixing bowl of water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Main kitchen cook line at hand washing sink- observed water leaking from pipe into bucket underneath hand washing sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
26
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented can of spaghetti sauce on shelf in dry storage room
01B-01-4
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. Observed dish machine chlorine 0 PPm Operator called technician.
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed onion soup (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler.per operator store more than 24 hours not portioned or prep today.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); steak (55F - Cold Holding); sliced corned beef (55F - Cold Holding); Philly steak (54F - Cold Holding) per operator less than two hours. Operator placed items on ice. Observed onion soup (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler.per operator store more than 24 hours not portioned or prep today. See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket solution chlorine 200+Ppm. Operator diluted solution rechecked 50Ppm
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to reach in freezer on cook line. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle of window cleaner and spray bottle of multi service cleaner hanging on the side of hand washing sink by front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Two plastic containers of frying oil Food stored on floor on cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened packaging **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed plastic bottle of water inside ice machine.Employee removed . See stop sale **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed plastic water bottle on shelf above prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones and set of keys on shelf above prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
29
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/2022 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Still observed. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately: 2 live flies at cook line not landing 1 live fly at dry stored next to walk-in cooler not landing 2 live flies in the dinning room not landing 2 live flies at the bar area not landing Operator swatted; **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed: 1 live fly in the dry storage by walk-in cooler not landing 1 live fly at the bar area not landing ; operator swatted away through the back door **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and chest freezer at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at the bar used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moonlite Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moonlite Diner on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moonlite Diner?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Moonlite Diner.

How does Moonlite Diner compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Moonlite Diner most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Moonlite Diner's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Moonlite Diner have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Moonlite Diner 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 Moonlite Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moonlite Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.