Moa Kai Diner in Orlando

Last inspected:

2217 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
Overview

Moa Kai Diner in Orlando has been inspected 29 times since 2016, accumulating 137 violations — an average of 4.7 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. However, the facility shows a pattern of recurring high-priority violations across multiple inspections: proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in at least 4 inspections (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023), employee health reporting or policy violations were cited in 5 inspections (2026, 2025, 2024, 2024, 2023), and proper cooking temperature violations were documented in at least 2 recent inspections (2025, 2023). Chemical storage violations were also cited multiple times (2026, 2024). Fire safety violations for improperly stored propane tanks larger than code limits were documented on 2016-03-16 and 2018-03-19.

The most recent inspection on 2026-03-16 identified 27 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, improper chemical storage, and failure to provide consumer advisories. A Warning was issued. The prior inspection on 2025-10-22 also resulted in a Warning after 18 violations were found, including high-priority violations for improper cooking temperatures, management awareness failures, employee health reporting, and hand washing violations. These consecutive warnings indicate escalating enforcement concern.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

32Inspections
156Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Moa Kai Diner in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 4.9 violations / inspection 4.9 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.93 violations / inspection 5.93 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Orange County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Moa Kai Diner in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**

Moa Kai Diner in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)

— 4 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 8 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections27 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Moa Kai Diner in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moa Kai Diner in Orlando last inspected?
Moa Kai Diner in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Moa Kai Diner in Orlando?
The most frequently cited violations at Moa Kai Diner in Orlando are: Consumer advisory, Single-use items, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Moa Kai Diner in Orlando had?
Moa Kai Diner in Orlando has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Moa Kai Diner in Orlando find?
Moa Kai Diner in Orlando was most recently inspected on August 11, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Moa Kai Diner in Orlando ever been shut down?
No, Moa Kai Diner in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Moa Kai Diner in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Moa Kai Diner in Orlando has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Moa Kai Diner in Orlando operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Plus Catering (2016-2018).

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