Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

MOONLITE DINER

6201 N ANDREWS AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 3, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3295669
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8176129
DBPR license1618382

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 3, 2023 11:05 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 4, 2023 8:24 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#9High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler- observed onion soup and cooked turkey 47 degrees F. Operator stated items was cooked and been inside cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen prep table across from dish machine- observed approximately 20 live flying insects flying around and landing on open bag of bread and container of flour. See Stop Sale. Main kitchen ice machine at 3 compartment sink- observed 5 live flying insects flying around ice machine. Mop sink- observed 2 live flying insects flying around mop at mop sink. Dry storage shelf by walk in cooler- observed 3 live flying insects flying around tool box. Front counter coffee machine- observed 2 live flying insects flying around coffee machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#11High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Deep freezer- observed open raw beef steaks being stored over ready to eat potatoes. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority01B-02-5

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. Cook line low boy cooler- observed ham steak 51 degrees F. Operator stated ham steak been inside low boy cooler since yesterday. See Stop Sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler- observed onion soup and cooked turkey 47 degrees F. Operator stated items was cooked and been inside cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line low boy cooler- observed ham steak 51 degrees F. Operator stated ham steak been inside low boy cooler since yesterday. Walk in cooler- observed corn beef, sliced ham, sliced turkey, sliced cheese, temperature ranges 45-47. Foods was not prep or portion today. Operator stated items been inside cooler since yesterday. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen steam table- observed sausage links 109 degrees F. Operator removed sausage links for reheating. Per operator sausage been out of temperature for 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 7

#16Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-05-4

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front line hand washing sink- observed chemical spray bottles inside hand washing sink. Operator removed chemical spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Geribert Thely **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate53B-01-5

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter hand washing sink- observed containers of bleach water being stored inside hand washing sink with no labeling. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in n mop sink room. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cook line- observed soiled wiping cloths on cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Deep freezer- observed raw beef steaks being stored inside freezer not protected or covered. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at cook line hood ventilation system and dry storage room at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. counter hand washing sink- observed spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:46 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.