Pelican Marsh, Collier County

MOJO THAI & E-SAN

2355 VANDERBILT BEACH RD STE 186, Pelican Marsh, FL 34109

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 5, 2026
City
Pelican Marsh
County
Collier
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.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-23-4

Detail 24418852

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24418853

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle at handwashing sink at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Time Extended

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 24415277

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked yum soup. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24415273

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near front prep area; shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pork sausage (54F - Cold Holding); raw pork sausage (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24415270

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored food container. Operator removed the food container. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24415268

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near cook line. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24415278

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near cook line. Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 24415279

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap near cook line. Warning

16-23-4

Detail 24415276

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24415275

Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed all knives for sanitation. Corrective Action Taken Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24415269

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed the tongs proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24415272

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 24415271

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored protected. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24415274

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle at handwashing sink at cook line. Warning

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 24149343

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shelled eggs (ambient temperature 74F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (88F - Hot Holding.) operator stated foods had been out for four hours. Educated operator on time as a public health control for time-temperature control for safety foods. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 24149342

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shelled eggs (ambient temperature 74F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (88F - Hot Holding.) operator stated foods had been out for four hours. Educated operator on time as a public health control for time-temperature control for safety foods. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Raw shelled eggs not time marked, cooked rice not time marked. Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 24149344

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Training expired for employees. Time Extended

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 24123607

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24123609

High Priority - 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 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shelled eggs (ambient temperature 74F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (88F - Hot Holding.) operator stated foods had been out for four hours. Educated operator on time as a public health control for time-temperature control for safety foods. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24123605

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shelled eggs (ambient temperature 74F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (88F - Hot Holding.) operator stated foods had been out for four hours. Educated operator on time as a public health control for time-temperature control for safety foods. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24123608

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. Employees began to sign form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24123606

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

29-37-4

Detail 23698838

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

02C-04-5

Detail 23698833

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed containers of frozen soups not date marked.

14-01-5

Detail 23698835

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sauce in walk in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 23698836

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23698839

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed utensil. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23698837

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at sushi bar.

14-33-4

Detail 23698832

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

21-12-4

Detail 23698834

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator discarded wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 23334983

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed frozen dumplings made on site with no date marking.

22-20-5

Detail 23334984

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

25-32-4

Detail 23334982

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use seaweed containers being reused for food storage

36-27-5

Detail 23334981

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Several kitchen walls are dusty.

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

52-01-4

Detail 22812335

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu offers White Tuna and White Tuna (Escolar) Escolar is not a Tuna variety, only albacore tuna may be referred to as White Tuna. 10-12-23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 22812336

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed rice bags being washed for reuse Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22812334

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At triple sink area, wall is dusty. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22770513

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm); Operator called technician and had employee set up triple sink for sanitizing Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrective Action Taken Warning

52-01-4

Detail 22770517

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu offers White Tuna and White Tuna (Escolar) Escolar is not a Tuna variety, only albacore tuna may be referred to as White Tuna. 10-12-23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-21-4

Detail 22770518

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22770516

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. Observed thawed raw amberjack and tuna in walk in cooler. Both have instructions to remove from package before thawing. 6-8-23Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22770512

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 10-12-23 observed knife being stored between equipment. Repeat Violation Warning

25-32-4

Detail 22770515

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed rice bags being washed for reuse Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22770514

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At triple sink area, wall is dusty. Warning

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-21-4

Detail 22360548

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

52-11-4

Detail 22360546

Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Menu offers White Tuna, and White Tuna ( Escolar) only Albacore may be labeled as White Tuna. Escolar is not a Tuna Species.

25-32-4

Detail 22360547

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Rice bags being washed and reused

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22045062

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shrimp and scallops stored above imitation crab stick. Operator moved items 1-12-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22045059

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at triple sink, has accumulated mold like substance

11-26-1

Detail 22045063

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. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Hand out.

22-20-5

Detail 22045060

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 22045064

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

06-09-1

Detail 22045058

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. In walk-in cooler, tuna in reduced oxygen packaging thawed with out being removed. 1-12-23 Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22045065

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee handling food in kitchen with no hair restraint

25-32-4

Detail 22045061

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Rice bags are being reused

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21794695

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At front counter, in reach in cooler, raw pork, beef and chicken stored over peas and carrots and soups. After discussion operator moved raw items below ready to eat foods

27-16-4

Detail 21794700

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water not available at hand washing sink near fryer

51-11-4

Detail 21794696

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back storage area near door

36-34-5

Detail 21794698

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dishwasher area tiles have accumulated grease and debris and walls have accumulated dust and debris

24-14-4

Detail 21794699

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. In sushi bar area, knife stored between display and counter. After discussion employee cleaned knife and moved to a different location Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21794693

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. Yellowtail fish at sushi bar, after discussion operator said item was thawed within the hour and being prepared next. Observed operator remove fish from bag. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21794697

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen, two containers of bean soup stored on the floor.

23-03-4

Detail 21794694

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters, and hood system have accumulated grease and debris

Jun 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

02B-01-5

Detail 21046301

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Some raw items on menu and happy hour menu not identified as raw, salmon spicy tuna, and masago not marked with symbol to denote raw items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: Time extension given to allow operator time to mark raw foods on menu. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21046299

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwasher and triple sink use chlorine sanitizer, no test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21046300

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: Time extension given to allow operator time to train all employees. Time Extended

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 21040651

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 small flying insects observed by sushi bar handwash sink. Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21040655

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2021. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21040653

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready-to-eat cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator moved cooked chicken to higher shelf for proper food storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21040649

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Some raw items on menu and happy hour menu not identified as raw, salmon spicy tuna, and masago not marked with symbol to denote raw items. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21040650

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwasher and triple sink use chlorine sanitizer, no test kit. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21040652

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21040654

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and drink on dry storage rack with food across from dishwasher. Operator segregated personal belongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 20364833

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. Observed chlorine sanitizer dish machine registering 0ppm at the dish surface after 3 cycles. Operator called for maintenance and set up chlorine sanitation station in three compartment sink testing at 50ppm. Corrective Action Taken

05-08-4

Detail 20364832

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.

21-05-5

Detail 20364831

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towels lining top and bottom of containers with multiple foods. Re-educated operator on the importance of using food grade materials. This is a repeat violation from 2/15/2021.

10-07-4

Detail 20364834

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 84°F. Operator removed from water. Corrected On-Site