Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce

Last inspected:

100 N 26 Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Overview

MOYA Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce has accumulated 99 violations across 22 inspections since 2022, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility demonstrates a concerning pattern of recurrent high-priority violations, particularly toxic substance control violations cited in 6 of the last 4 inspections (September 2025, February 2025, and earlier records), and hand-washing violations appearing in at least 3 inspections. High-priority violations for employee health policy, shell stock requirements, proper cooking temperatures, and food condition have also been documented across the record. A fire safety violation was cited on July 6, 2022, for improper hood suppression system operation with cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 9, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action, though it included citations for toxic substance control.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
99Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg 5.07 violations / inspection 5.07 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with hood suppression system not properly working. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Called fire they are sending someone out. As I was finishing inspection gentleman came out and said he was servicing hood earlier and he thinks hood belt is broke and is fixing it.

Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce last inspected?
Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce?
The most frequently cited violations at Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce are: Proper cooling equipment, Proper ventilation, Adequate lighting.
How many health inspections has Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce had?
Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce find?
Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on January 9, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
No, Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Moya Restaurants and Cafe in Fort Pierce has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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