Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

MOON THAI JUPITER INC

5330 DONALD ROSS RD · PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County · FL 33418

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3334987
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8354245
DBPR license6022196

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#1High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- observed dented can of sliced bamboo shoots- see stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#3High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Observed: Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 2 seconds then began to handle clean dishes. Advised operator. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priorityv

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Observed: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Establishment using non food grade paper to line pans and containers for food storage. Non food grade paper towels used to line containers with raw fish at sushi station- operator removed.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action Taken
#13High Priority08A-11-5

High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler; Raw steak stored over beer canisters. Operator removed product. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer; Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat krab sticks. At cookline reach in freezer- Raw shrimp stored over krab meat in freezer. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At sushi station#1- Raw tuna stored over carrots and cooked noodles- operator stored food properly. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#4Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Observed: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Juan Mendez 11/19/2018-2023 Priority: Intermediate

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handwash sunk to fill up pitcher of water. Metal scrub inside handwash sink- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – Observed: 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** Priority: Intermediate

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Priority: Intermediate

#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler; 3 containers of soup not label. Per operator, soups were made 12/13/23. Operator labeled products. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Intermediate

#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen on storage rack; Personal item stored over canned goods and rice. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Observed: Food stored on floor. Multiple items stored on floor throughout kitchen, cooler and freezer. In walk in cooler; Tuna loin on floor in cooler. Operator properly stored item. In freezer; cases of fish and ice wands. Operator properly stored items. In kitchen; buckets of soy sauce stored on floor. Operator properly stored items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action Taken
#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between equipment at cookline area. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at cook line. Priority: Basic

#16Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Observed: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At sushi station- in use oranges with stickers still attached- educated operator- employee removed stickers. At cookline reach in coolers – in use avocados and limes with stickers attached – educated operator- employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#19Basic42-03-5

Basic – Observed: Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. At prep station; Drill stored on shelf over food items. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.