Sebastian, Indian River County

MO-BAY GRILL

1401 INDIAN RIVER DR, Sebastian, FL 32958

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
May 22, 2026
City
Sebastian
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-03-5

Detail 24590423

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw tuna thawed in packaging not removed labeled to remove

02C-03-5

Detail 24590419

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. 3 door reach in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 24590424

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24590427

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer stored in sink

06-09-1

Detail 24590420

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna. 2 pcs

23-03-4

Detail 24590426

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

14-33-4

Detail 24590425

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door reach in cooler

06-01-5

Detail 24590421

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Conch chowder thawing in still water educated Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 24590422

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24590418

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Corrected On-Site

Dec 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 20, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 24128741

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Bucket empty. Operator replaced 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 24128740

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. Office is locked. Employee cards are in there Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24128738

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 24128737

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager cooking

08B-38-4

Detail 24128739

Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24128736

Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice Corrected On-Site

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

06-09-1

Detail 23908329

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna Educated about changes for 1-1-26. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23908330

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

31B-04-4

Detail 23908331

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line Sent operator copy Corrective Action Taken

29-49-6

Detail 23908327

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom make table #2 ** Bottom 3 door reach in cooler Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 23908328

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O ppm. Changed bucket. 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23468529

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm Operator changed bucket 50ppm Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23468527

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23468526

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23468528

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table to right Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23468525

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing beef in triple sink Corrected On-Site

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 23044416

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23044414

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23044415

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink ice in sink salad station

23-03-4

Detail 23044413

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23044417

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22763500

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

29-37-4

Detail 22600124

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22600123

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine

53B-01-5

Detail 22600127

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. Food handler cards locked in office. No key available

10-14-5

Detail 22600120

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22600126

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 22247178

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Curry chicken reading 46° in walk in cooler, kitchen manager said chicken had been in there over night.

03A-02-5

Detail 22247185

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Curry chicken reading 46° in walk in since last night. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22247176

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22247180

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plates on cooks line wet nesting.

35B-08-4

Detail 22247179

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape hanging over ice machine.

10-17-4

Detail 22247181

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2. Tongs on oven door handles Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22247184

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils found standing in 82°. Advised chef heat water, rechecked and now reading 202°. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 22247182

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Using grate for lightbulb protection and is coming loose from ceiling over rear prep table.

21-08-4

Detail 22247183

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm, advised manager to remake bucket, now reading 400ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22247177

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredge on cooks line

Apr 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 21923886

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Front of house employee touching garnish's with bare hands. Gloves put on. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21923892

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler with drawers center of cook line. Top drawer cooked chicken diced 53f, cooked bone in chicken 50f, corn beef 49/51f, potatoes 49f, mushrooms 52f in cooler for 90 minutes per CFM. All moved to reach in freezer. Ambient temperature is 51f. At 2 door reach in cooler with top open under heated pass through window. Brown stew sauce 57f, coconut butter sauce 55f, scampi sauce 56f, Alfredo sauce 60f, curry sauce 59/61f all for 2 hours per CFM. moved to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Heated pass trough turned off. Ice added to top and top closed. Repeat Violation Warning

41-27-4

Detail 21923888

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chlorine. Water added to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21923889

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21923885

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Some new employees without form. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21923890

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on cutting board. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-36-5

Detail 21923891

Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler next to hand sink at cook line. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21923887

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

38-01-4

Detail 21548029

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Time Extended

38-04-4

Detail 21548030

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Had to use flash light. Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Had to use flash light in back prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: Time Extended

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 8Basic: 22Total: 38

03D-02-5

Detail 21538570

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Alfredo sauce cooling over night 46F Warning

22-41-4

Detail 21538582

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Dish machine bucket changed, primed and tested at 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 21538574

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook arrived on line applied gloves without hand washing. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 21538560

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. Moved to properly store. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21538556

High Priority - Raw steaks over cooked foods in the walk in cooler. Raw tuna over cooked pasta in the cook line cooler. Reach in freezer raw chicken tenders over fries in reach in freezer. All moved to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21538575

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21538558

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21538579

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. For white hose Warning

53B-15-4

Detail 21538590

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washer not aware of priming dish machine. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 21538566

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Alfredo sauce stacked and covered. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21538555

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line hand sink used to wash lettuce. Server hand sink items stored in hand sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21538561

Intermediate - Ice machine soiled. Can opener soiled. Microwave soiled on cook line. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21538568

Intermediate - 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/ manager showed up during inspection. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 21538588

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Expo line Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21538578

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, curry chicken in the walk in cooler. Warning

27-17-4

Detail 21538577

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at hand sink that require the use of water. Prep room. Water turned on. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-03-4

Detail 21538580

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21538589

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21538562

Basic - Bucket of margarine stored on floor in the walk in cooler. Bucket of bag soda on the floor in the dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21538591

Basic - Clean utensils , cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 21538564

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line cooler condenser coils froze up with ice. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 21538567

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink Warning

12B-09-5

Detail 21538572

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21538583

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep cook wearing bracelets. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21538571

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21538592

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21538576

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine. Cleaned and sanitized. Moved to clean surface. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21538584

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 128F Warning

38-01-4

Detail 21538586

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Prep area Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21538569

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21538573

Basic - Shelves in prep area soiled. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21538587

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning

38-04-4

Detail 21538563

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Had to use flash light. Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Had to use flash light in back prep area. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 21538581

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. At back area. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21538585

Basic - Water pouring out ofAC unit causing water to lay on the floor. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21538557

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 21538559

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Warning

21-38-4

Detail 21538565

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line Warning

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20919588

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20919592

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line. Provided. Corrected On-Site

41-21-4

Detail 20919591

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Degreaser spray bottles. Labeled. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20919593

Intermediate - 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. Inspector will recheck at next inspection.

29-20-5

Detail 20919589

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink.

33-34-4

Detail 20919590

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. At back storage area near mop sink.

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 20524876

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of sweet potatoes

12A-16-4

Detail 20524875

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook went outside then back to work. Educated cook and owner Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20524873

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener dirty

08B-38-4

Detail 20524878

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20524874

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line hand wash sink Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 20524877

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Melons not washed. Educated cook. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 20524872

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door reach in Repeat Violation

06-03-5

Detail 20524879

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Flounder found under running water at 51°. Operator stated only been out for 30 minutes. Recommended rapid chill rechecked now at 39° Corrective Action Taken