The Moon
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
16
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at The Moon, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “manager or person in charge lacking proof”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which The Moon's 16 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
8
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packages of salmon vacuum sealed not labeled with the production time and date at walk in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 2 packages of salmon vacuum sealed kept at walk in cooler.
03G-04-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment served Prime Beef Tartare not linked to consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler .
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice build up at chest freezer located at kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler gasket soiled across cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed 2 packages of salmon vacuum sealed not labeled with the production time and date at walk in cooler.
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging.
03G-54-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed Ceiling tile missing by dishwashing area
36-36-4
16
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
95
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the grill.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between preparation tables. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over produce inside walk in cooler. Operator placed items in correct order and moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw items on menu (ceviche, tuna tartar) not identified on menu as raw. Operator printed new menu's for establishment and identified which items are served raw. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on menu or anywhere in establishment. Operator reprinted menu's with consumer advisory posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks not secured near bar area. Operator secured both tanks with chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator placed service call. Advised operator to please use three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 67F near cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe two wet wiping cloth not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution near cook line. Operator discarded cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers with salt, pepper, and oregano with no label. Operator placed correct labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar area. **Time Extended**
25-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar area and next to the stage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar area and next to the stage **Time Extended**
51-11-4
90
Sep 9, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Johana Felipe 04/2022, Mehdi Zorgani 14 years with the company. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Johana Felipe 04/2022, Mehdi Zorgani 14 years with the company **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Christian Martinez working in the establishment for more than 6 months, Mehdi Zorgani 14 years with the company . **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Moon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Moon on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Moon?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Moon.
How does The Moon compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Moon most recently scored 16 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Moon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Moon have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Moon 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 The Moon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Moon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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