MALABAR MO'S
2805 MALABAR ROAD, Malabar FL 32950 · 321-806-0318
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on the floor under cook line cooler in the main kitchen. 1 live on the floor in the upstairs prep room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,880
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024018905 | Mar 11, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | $1,600 |
| 4--2023030254 | Mar 28, 2023 | Jul 25, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2022031751 | Apr 22, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $480 |
| 4--2019001061 | Oct 29, 2018 | Jan 29, 2019 | $200 |
| 4--2015040108 | Jun 23, 2015 | Oct 9, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large make table gaskets, small reach in freezer on cook line, and walk in cooler,walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Jun 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects upstairs food preparation area. One fly in kitchen.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed seating on front porch, removed one of two 3 compartment sinks upstairs and added an oven to the dry storage area upstairs. Plans dated 5-7-2021. Update plans and submit to devision.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both hand wash sinks up stairs have no hot water.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground around dumpster on pad.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large make table gaskets, small reach in freezer on cook line, and walk in cooler,walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Apr 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Septic approved for 96 seats, single service ware, and 16 hours per day. Operator operating at 150 seats as on DBPR license.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects upstairs food preparation area. One fly in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler chowder, blue cheese, ham and potatoes, and chili all dated more than 7 days. Operator will discard.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, moved to ware washing, meat slicer not cleaned after use..
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels or drying device at hand wash sink in ware washing area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator removed seating on front porch, removed one of two 3 compartment sinks upstairs and added an oven to the dry storage area upstairs. Plans dated 5-7-2021. Update plans and submit to devision.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and shredded chicken in kitchen cooked two days ago not date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both hand wash sinks up stairs have no hot water.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No report available.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Josh prepping food with no beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Josh prepping food with no hair restraints.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground around dumpster on pad.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large make table gaskets, small reach in freezer on cook line, and walk in cooler,walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor upstairs.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored to dry in mop sink room.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Four pieces of Mahi Mahi and four pieces of Barramudi thawed without removing from vacuum packaging.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Date marking inconsistent or missing from items in coolers and in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upstairs prep area, bowl used to scoop flour.
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. Four pieces of Mahi Mahi and four pieces of Barramudi thawed without removing from packaging.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent covers and fire suppression piping cover in grease above griddle.
Jun 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Apr 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table reach in cooler cooked chicken wings 65f cold holding. Coleslaw 64f cold holding. Sliced turkey 65f cold holding. Sliced roast beef 65f cold holding. Diced tomatoes 1 cup
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Dhwanil
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at sink in dry storage. Handle broken
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. Large make table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small make table on cook line
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over sauces. Walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table reach in cooler cooked chicken wings 65f cold holding. Coleslaw 64f cold holding. Sliced turkey 65f cold holding. Sliced roast beef 65f cold holding. Diced tomatoes 1 cup
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table reach in cooler cooked chicken wings 65f cold holding. Coleslaw 64f cold holding. Sliced turkey 65f cold holding. Sliced roast beef 65f cold holding. Diced tomatoes 1 cup
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Dhwanil
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in dry storage
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. Sent operator copy
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at sink in dry storage. Handle broken
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. Large make table
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken walk in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small make table on cook line
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shell eggs stored above milk and juice in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan, cap, stainless part stored in hand sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer on cook line cooler, door falls off due to hinges not secured.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small cooler next to dish pit area.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle bar
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sonya, Trent and Nate are scheduled to tour take course
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in upstairs prep room
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cookline
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor dry storage
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler
Stored food not covered. Cob corn walk in freezer
Mar 12, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under hand wash sink on cookline
No employee agreement informing them of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Floor under cook line equipment heavily soiled with old food debris and grease.
Mar 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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On the top shelf on cook line odor ban spray bottle next to bread.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature, raw beef stored over raw bacon
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on the floor under cook line cooler in the main kitchen. 1 live on the floor in the upstairs prep room.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 droppings on shelf under prep table. 8 on floor in liquor room
Rodent nesting materials present on the floor under prep table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Finish cook hamburger 170F; cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (56F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); raw fish (54F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under hand wash sink on cookline
No employee agreement informing them of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No paper towels provided at handwash sink by triple sink
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made dressings in the upstairs cooler in prep area, lobster mix and potato salad in reach-in cooler on cookline
Slicer heavily soiled with old food debris.
Cases of water jugs stored on the floor upstairs.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Dead roaches on premises, 10 dead in light fixture in prep room. 20 dead roaches on the floor under cook line table.
Floor under cook line equipment heavily soiled with old food debris and grease.
Ice buckets stored on the floor up stairs.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink upstairs next to triple sink, no hand wash signs at both sinks upstairs and
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tank upstairs in dish room not adequately secured.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Reach-in freezer has a door broken today, precooked food is beginning to thaw, yet still keeping temperature.
Equipment in poor repair. * Walk-in freezer metal peeling up on step
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *gaskets on reach-in cooler and walk-in freezer soiled. *food debris on floor of walk-in freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves on cook-line have accumulation of food residues.
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in hand wash sink in bar.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chowder in walk-in cooler had water dripping into it from condenser fan- cook discarded, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. *food in make table: sliced cheddar (49F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (55F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Operator states it was stocked at beginning of shift and has risen in temp because of door open. Suggested switching the tcs products into the cooler next to it containing non tcs products that was much cooler and put on ice to rapid chill.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. *ahi tuna tacos and tuna poke bowl
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink upstairs next to triple sink, no hand wash signs at both sinks upstairs and
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.
*Ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses, stored on top of ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tank upstairs in dish room not adequately secured.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Reach-in freezer has a door broken today, precooked food is beginning to thaw, yet still keeping temperature.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. * Walk-in freezer metal peeling up on step
Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *gaskets on reach-in cooler and walk-in freezer soiled. *food debris on floor of walk-in freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves on cook-line have accumulation of food residues.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.