MOM'S RESTAURANT
11900 N NEBRASKA AVE STE 1, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-631-0900
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live roaches underneath 3 compartment sink. 5 live roaches underneath refrigerator 6 egg casings underneath 3 compartment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024011915 | Feb 21, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in food preparation table in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor in back kitchen area.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by back door.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice,cooked chicken, cooked pasta held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator in kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside refrigerator.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on top of reach-in-freezer
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Yellow bucket with dirty mop water sitting in kitchen near office.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed large box of single serving items on floor in walk-in-cooler not operating used as dry storage
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked Goat (78F - Cooling) Cooked 10am, first temp 2:05pm
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of Cream of Coconut 15oz
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator to from handling money to preparing food intended to be sold to customer. Operator put on gloves with no hand wash. Discussed with operator. Operator washed hands at time of inspection.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in kitchen, not landing on any food. Discussed with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell eggs over sliced watermelon. Discussed with operator, operator moved at time of inspection to approved location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Goat (78F - Cooling) Cooked 10am, first temp 2:05pm
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) CORRECTED TO; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50 ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer next to double door entrance soiled. Discussed with operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to dump bucket, discussed with operator on proper utilization of hand wash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or ware washing areas. Ceiling in server area above steam table not smooth. Discussed with operator.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in empty ice cooler in server area, 1 dead roach under hot table in server area. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Discussed with operator on maintaining copy of last inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwash sink near three compartment sink. Provided operator with handwash sign at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler, operator discarded at time of inspection.
Feb 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
Feb 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non-food grade bleach is the only sanitizer in kitchen. Owner went and purchased food contact surface bleach.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live roaches underneath 3 compartment sink. 5 live roaches underneath refrigerator 6 egg casings underneath 3 compartment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice,chicken inside refrigerator has no date markings.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind door leading to kitchen. 9 dead roaches underneath food preparation table. 1 dead roach next to reach in frezzer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket.
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line
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.