Moon Thai & Japanese Rest
9637 Westview Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33076 · Permanent Food Service · License 1619698
What drove the grade
Observed: Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 14 complaint inspection12 high priority (8 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic-66
- Administrative complaint on Oct 14Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score14
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitOct 14, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
20 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority12
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Observed: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. At dry storage room - dented can bamboo shoots - see stop sale. Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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°F. At walk in cooler- cooked soup (46°F - Cold Holding); butter (46°F - Cold Holding); curry soup (46°F - Cold Holding); tofu (47°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47°F - Cold Holding), cut cabbage (46°F-cold holding), cream cheese (47°F -cold holding)- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. At flip top cooler- raw shrimp (57°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58°F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (56°F - Cold Holding); beef (56°F - Cold Holding); squid (58°F - Cold Holding); butter (58°F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (56°F - Cold Holding); cooked potato’s (56°F - Cold Holding); soup (58°F - Cold Holding);- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temper overnight- see stop sale. Priority: High Priority
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
At walk in cooler- cooked soup (46°F - Cold Holding); butter (46°F - Cold Holding); curry soup (46°F - Cold Holding); tofu (47°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47°F - Cold Holding), cut cabbage (46°F-cold holding), cream cheese (47°F -cold holding)- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. At flip top cooler- raw shrimp (57°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58°F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (56°F - Cold Holding); beef (56°F - Cold Holding); squid (58°F - Cold Holding); butter (58°F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (56°F - Cold Holding); cooked potato’s (56°F - Cold Holding); soup (58°F - Cold Holding);- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temper overnight- see stop sale. Priority: High Priority
Fixed on the spot
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
At cookline counter- garlic oil (58°F - Hot Holding)-food at the temperature for one hour- operator time marked for remaining for remaining time. Priority: High Priority
Fixed on the spot
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health
control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark for sushi rice. Priority: High Priority
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
At reach in freezer by cookline area- raw shrimp and raw Cho Jin stored over precooked noodles - operator removed and stored properly. Priority: High Priority
Fixed on the spot
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
At cookline area raw shell eggs stored over cut pineapple- operator removed. Priority: High Priority
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Observed: 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 equipment without washing their hands. Priority: High Priority
Fixed on the spot
Observed: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items
without first washing hands. At kitchen area - employee enter the kitchen area and began working without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands properly. Priority: High Priority
Fixed on the spot
Observed: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched
unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At kitchen area- employee touched their face then proceeded to handle clean equipment without washing their hands. Priority: High Priority
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
At server station reach in cooler non food grade paper towel used in direct contact to store chopped green onions- operator removed and stored properly. Priority: High Priority
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Observed: Live, small flying insects found.
At bar area observed approximately 3 small flying insects buzzing around. At sushi make line approximately 6 small flying insects landing on cutting board and prep counter. At soda refill station observed approximately 2 small flying insects flying around the station. At server station observed approximately 3 small flying insects landing on metal shelving with single service cups. Priority: High Priority
Administrative complaint
Intermediate5
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Observed: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
At walk in cooler -Cooked white rice (65°F at 12:16 , at 12:50 65°F - Cooling since 11:00); food stored in large quantity- at current cooling parameters product will not reach 41°F within remaining 2 hours. Advised operator to place product in freezer to quick chill. Priority: Intermediate
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 11, Employee health: Observed: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Priority: Intermediate
Code 27, Water source: Observed: Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
At sushi station no running water at handwashing sink near washing sink - operator corrected. Priority: Intermediate
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
At sushi station handwashing sink blocked by large container - operator removed. Priority: Intermediate
Fixed on the spot
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink.
-No soap at handwashing sink near sushi line. Priority: Intermediate
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
At reaching cooler by cook line area-and use avocados and lemons with stickers still attached-educated operator- employee remove. Priority: Basic
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Observed: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
At Cook line area handwashing sink - handwashing sink slow to drain. Priority: Basic
Code 50, Current license displayed: Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Priority: Basic
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.