Moya Restaurants and Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
90
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Moya Restaurants and Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.
Among Fort Pierce restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink. Manager placed a roll of paper towels at the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in tall reach in cooler. Manger marked it with the date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Items on top shelf of storage rack. Advise manger to clean and sanitize before inverting.
24-05-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager with poster.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In front cooler by register. Manager segregated with a container for employee items only. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining area dusty
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in back kitchen door.
36-24-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
86
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken was stored over oxtails in cooler. Educated the staff. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For red hose outside back door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped sweat from face then went to serve food with out hand washing, no gloves. Educated staff. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed bowl without sanitizing. Educate employee, set up 3 bay sink properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
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. Provided a copy **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at sink by three compartment and soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. New hire working now 2 weeks. Provided a copy for manager to review with new employee.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser empty at time, sink by cooks station. Paper towels located. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in food prep not watering restraint, but then put on hair nets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.Educated the staff on proper procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer and other equipment.
33-31-5
30
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
82
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moya Restaurants and Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moya Restaurants and Cafe on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moya Restaurants and Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Moya Restaurants and Cafe.
How does Moya Restaurants and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Moya Restaurants and Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Moya Restaurants and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moya Restaurants and Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moya Restaurants and Cafe 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 Moya Restaurants and Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moya Restaurants and Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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