BLUE MOON DINER
4650 DONALD ROSS RD STE 104 · PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County · FL 33418
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler- Hard boiled eggs ( peeled) 51F at 10:00 ( cooling overnight ) – at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6 hours – see stop sale. **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishwashing area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands- educated operator employee washed hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found At front counter bar/ server station approximately 4 small flying insects landing on in use ice scoop wall and bottle of balsamic vinegar. At dinning room area approximately 20 small flying insects landing on dining room walls. At back door hallway- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on soda boxes and wall. At dishwashing/ prep kitchen area- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on single service containers and wires above prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler- Hard boiled eggs ( peeled) 51F at 10:00 ( cooling overnight ) – at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6 hours – see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline- Cut ham 52-54F- cold holding, Cooked sausage 66F- cold holding, sliced ham 48-50F- cold holding, sliced turkey 48-51F- cold holding, cooked onions 45-47F- cold holding , diced cheese 45-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- as per operator- food out of temperature for 3 hours – operator placed ice bags in food to quick chill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler- sliced tomatoes 44F at 9:50 to 44F at 10:10 ( cooling since 8:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator placed ice bags on food to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edmund Dayan – no proof **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open bottle of water at cookline prep counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler – in use avaocoads and bananas with stickers attached not washed properly- educated operator – employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:21 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.