Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens
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4650 Donald Ross Rd Ste 104, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens has been subject to escalating enforcement action over the past eight months due to persistent employee health policy violations. The facility recorded 37 inspections with 235 total violations, averaging 6.4 per inspection — more than 20 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared across at least 8 of the most recent 12 inspections, including 6 instances flagged as high-priority violations in the past 30 days. Additional high-priority findings in the recent inspection sequence included improper hand and arm washing (cited in 4 of the last 6 inspections), management awareness failures (4 inspections), and shell stock handling violations (2 inspections).
Disciplinary actions totaling $1,525 in combined fines have been issued. Three consecutive inspections in June 2025 resulted in administrative complaint recommendations within 24 hours, followed by an extension notice in October 2025. An administrative complaint was again recommended on December 17, 2025 after the facility violated the same employee health policy requirements documented across prior inspections. The most recent inspection on February 17, 2026 identified six high-priority violations including employee health policy, employee health reporting, and proper hand washing failures, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. No emergency closures have been issued despite the persistent pattern of high-priority violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,525.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024038757 | $550.00 | Jun 17, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024027850 | $800.00 | Apr 18, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023023095 | $175.00 | Mar 28, 2023 | Tampa |
Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 11 inspections43 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens last inspected?
- Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens had?
- Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens find?
- Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens was most recently inspected on February 17, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens ever been shut down?
- No, Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- Has Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,525.00 in fines.
- How much has Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens been fined?
- Blue Moon Diner in Palm Beach Gardens has been fined a total of $1,525.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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