Moxies
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Moxies stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Moxies' latest score is in line with the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: At drying rack Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in cook line area in front of fryer station **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All downstairs bars soda guns .Some upstairs bar soda guns . **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-17-4
86
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
25
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
90
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw beef no glove change or hand-wash before handling clean sanitized utensil. Operator reminded cook to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream dressing (56F - Cold Holding); bolognese (50-53F - Cold Holding); salsa (53-56F - Cold Holding) in Make Table at cook-line. As per operator items were prepped and portioned the day before and held in the walk-in cooler until placed in Make Table approximately 2hrs prior to inspection at 2:30PM. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler for quick cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Paperwork provided. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed tongs stores on equipment between use. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered baked potatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
58
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to operator and reviewed.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Expo employee. Employee removed drink and properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
74
May 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Feb 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moxies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moxies on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Moxies compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Moxies most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Moxies' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Moxies have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moxies 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 Moxies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moxies is inspected around three times per year on average.
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